Researchers are uncovering more and more about testosterone and how it connects to men’s health. Through this research they have been able to connect the dots between certain health conditions and the low testosterone levels.
Low testosterone isn't the known cause for the health issues, and testosterone therapy isn't the cure. However, there is a link between the two and studies have shown health improvements for men who have taken testosterone replacement. The association of certain medical conditions and low testosterone are very interesting and worth looking into.
Risks:
Increased Body Fat - Increased body fat / weight gain, low testosterone, and obesity are all linked.
Cholesterol - Many clients have seen an improvement in their cholesterol levels.
Cardiovascular issues - According to studies, risk for cardiovascular illnesses is greatly increased for men with low testosterone.
Diabetes - There is an established relationship between low testosterone and diabetes
Anemia - 2009 study shows that men with low testosterone are five times more likely to become anemic
Aging- Growing older is a fact of life. While some things will happen no matter what you do, there are other ailments that can be unnecessarily accelerated.