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THEGAYUK WINTER 13 /14 Issue 1 HEALTH TESTOSTERONE PART 1 period can result in a copper deficiency. ! Next we have Magnesium (Mg). This is a vitamin that is more accessible and readily available for our bodies thus our chances of Mg deficiencies are pretty low (if you follow a healthy balanced diet of course). Bearing this in mind, strength training increases your requirements for Mg so make sure you are getting enough as your training increases in intensity. FITNESS ! By Elektra Pavlou Whether you are male, female, gay, straight or transgender, if you are going to the gym and are serious about your workouts then your hormones and what they are up to should be a serious consideration for you. ! ! Aside from your hard work, your testosterone (T) levels are one of the most important aspects of determining how much mu