Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the men in our lives who play pivotal roles as fathers, grandfathers, and father figures. While we often focus on honoring their love, guidance, and sacrifices, we should also acknowledge the changes that occur as men age including andropause and the changes in mental, prostate, and sexual health. Let’s explore how we can support them with my favorite Men’s Health Product line by Prairie Naturals.
Andropause, (male menopause), is marked by a gradual decline in testosterone levels starting around the age of 30. While it’s not as widely recognized as menopause in women, andropause can have significant physical, emotional, and psychological effects on men as they age.
Common symptoms of andropause include decreased libido, fatigue and low energy, mood changes (including anxiety, irritability, and depression), loss of muscle mass, weight gain, and sleep disturbances.
Healthy testosterone levels are crucial for energy, vigor, and brain health. Recent studies illuminate testosterone’s role in protecting neurons, regulating oxidative stress, and mitigating risks of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disorders.
Prairie Naturals Supplements to support Dad’s Health
- Multi-Force Men: A daily multivitamin for men of all ages ensuring optimal nutritional needs are fulfilled with 35 bioavailable vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and antioxidants.
- Test-Force: The ultimate testosterone booster to enhance hormone production by stimulating the production of testosterone and inhibiting the conversion to DHT and estrogen.
- Andro-Force: Helps to manage high stress and lower cortisol which can “steal” testosterone. Also helps block estrogen to help increase free testosterone.
- Stress-Force: For men with mental and adrenal fatigue from chronic stress. Contains adrenal glandulars (helps restore the adrenal gland), Rhodiola (adapts the body to stress), L-Tyrosine (used by the body to produce dopamine, noradrenaline, and adrenaline), and B-vitamins (metabolically active forms).
- Trib-Force: A blend of Tribulus Terrestris and Panax Ginseng known for promoting healthy libido, increasing male energy, and increasing blood flow to all parts of the male body.
- Vigor-Force: A balanced blend of traditional plant extracts to help with vigor and stamina. This and Trib-force are my number one recommendations for erectile dysfunction.
- Tongkat Ali: A traditional remedy used for sexual dysfunction and often used as an aphrodisiac to enhance male virility and fertility. May help improve testosterone levels, reduce stress hormones, and improve athletic performance.
- Prost-Force: If you live long enough, most men will have an enlarged prostate causing frequent urination and more bathroom trips at night. For men over 40 who want to start a preventative regimen for prostate health or for men wishing to relieve urinary discomfort.
By understanding and supporting Dad through the transition of andropause, we can help him maintain his health, vitality, and well-being for years to come. Here’s to celebrating Dad’s health and happiness this Father’s Day and beyond!
Lyle Sunada is a compounding pharmacist and NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner specializing in hormone balancing and alternative medicine at Cloverdale Pharmasave. Everything mentioned in the article is available In-Store.
