Men’s Hormone Health
Low-Fat Diets—Do They Contribute to Low Testosterone Levels?
Dietary information, which is often based on conjecture and marketing spin, can be both confusing and contradictory for those looking to improve their overall health. Many of us remember the days when almost all fat was labeled bad for you. However, modern nutritional fads like the Keto and Paleo diets recommend consuming much more fat…
Read MoreLong-Term Opioid Use: Research Shows Chronic Low Testosterone Risk
Public awareness of the dangers related to prescription opioid misuse has greatly increased over the years. However, health concerns exist when these medications are taken exactly as prescribed for an extended period of time, even without behaviors that would indicate significant abuse. Medical research is finding that long-term use of opioids can impair the production…
Read MoreDepression and Low Testosterone—Could There Be a Treatment Overlap?
Depression has been a major health concern for decades. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), this energy- and vitality-draining condition adversely affects more than 16.1 million American adults per year—roughly 7% of the U.S. population. Major depressive disorder is also the leading cause of disability among working-age individuals in the nation.…
Read MoreSlowing the Premature Aging Process—TRT and Improved Muscle Performance in Older Men
The likelihood of discovering low testosterone increases as men get older. As a result of this treatable condition, men often notice a significant reduction in their energy levels, muscle mass, muscle strength, and quality of life earlier in life than expected. This premature aging and frailty often affects balance and how quickly the muscles fatigue,…
Read MoreResearch Supports TRT for Men With Low-T-Related Obesity
“Men with hypogonadism and obesity receiving long-term testosterone therapy achieved progressive and sustained weight loss, while untreated controls gained,” said Karim Haider, MD, a urologist, andrologist, and researcher, who presented his research findings at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Society’s annual conference. Although we have previously highlighted research showing that low testosterone contributes to obesity, this…
Read MoreType 2 Diabetes—Studies Show Low Testosterone Increases Health Risks
Research into the role of testosterone in type 2 diabetes continues to capture the attention of scientists and make prominent appearances in the medical journals, and for good reason. Cases of diabetes are increasing at an alarming rate in the United States. The CDC’s (Centers for Disease Control) 2017 National Diabetes Statistics Report states that cases…
Read MoreTestosterone Pellets: Research Casts Doubt on Marketing Claims
The concept underlying testosterone pellets is a simple one—implant the time-release medication under the skin, and let your body do the rest. For busy patients hoping to find relief for the symptoms of chronic low testosterone through Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), an implant-and-forget approach can sound quite attractive when compared to other methods of treatment.…
Read MoreLow Testosterone and Comorbidity: Research Links Low T to Poor Health
While most people associate testosterone with certain “male” behavioral characteristics like aggression and risk taking, testosterone actually plays a much more valuable role in human health by fueling and triggering a number of critical bodily systems, including: Producing of lean muscle mass Developing and maintaining bone tissue Regulating and distributing body fat Governing libido (sex…
Read MoreMale Pattern Baldness and Testosterone—Connection, Not Cause
Many men who seek treatment for the chronic symptoms of low testosterone are rightly concerned about possible side effects. However, many of these concerns are based on rumors, such as the incorrect assertion that testosterone causes male pattern baldness. This myth has been repeated for decades despite being based on very shaky information. In fact, there’s no…
Read MoreThe Low Testosterone and Sleep Apnea Connection
According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 18 million American adults across all age groups and both sexes have sleep apnea, including 11.3 percent of men between 45 and 64—the age group that’s also highly susceptible to chronic low testosterone. What Is Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder in which…
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