It is well known that obesity is associated with poor health outcomes. But did you know obesity is associated with lower testosterone levels? It is estimated that every 15% increase in body fat drops your testosterone level by 100-200 points! You may think, why does this matter? I’m not a body builder. But did you know testosterone affects everything from muscle tone to cardiovascular function and bone density?
Multiple studies have been conducted now to examine the relationship between testosterone and various health markers. The results? That testosterone supplementation in those who need it have many positive effects on health outcomes. Improvements are recorded in:
Lowered total cholesterol
Increased good cholesterol
Lowered triglycerides
Lowered fasting blood glucose
Lowered HbA1c levels
Reductions in joint and muscle pain
Reduced waist circumference
Reductions in blood pressure
Increases in bone density
Consider that the current guidelines for “normal” testosterone levels are representative of an average of levels found in our current society. It is well established that society at large has become progressively more obese over the last thirty years. Therefore, it is not surprising that these numbers are trending downward. Does this mean that lower levels are required for optimal health now than for men 40 years ago? Does this reflect some new research that reveals previous higher “normal” levels were overblown and unnecessary? Absolutely not! It is merely a reflection of our declining societal health. What’s happening in America at large doesn’t have to be your story.
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