Re:Testosterone levels show steady decrease among young US men
by amanaplanacanal on Thursday January 14, 2021 @03:23PM
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Lower testosterone probably causes fat gain too. It wouldn’t surprise me if we eventually find out that something environmental is causing both of those phenomena.
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Re:Testosterone levels show steady decrease among young US men
by mobilejdral on Thursday January 14, 2021 @03:37PM
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25982085/
Lower testosterone causes fat gain and fat gain causes lower testosterone.
https://simondsmetabolics.com/2020/09/10/how-obesity-affects...
> Scientists have established that excess fat increases enzymes known as aromatases. These molecules convert testosterone into estrogen. While estrogen is present in males in very small amounts, increased amounts can alter normal function. Having too much estrogen tricks the body into thinking that you do not need more testosterone. The danger lies in the vicious cycle that develops once the high estrogen levels kick in.
Cheap, high calorie food and obesity...