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Men’s Health suffers when testosterone is low

Recent findings of health are lending increasing support to the theory that low testosterone is to ill health. Of greater risk of osteoporosis decreased muscle mass, an insufficient amount of testosterone the body has shown to be harmful to health.

Testosterone is the most important metabolic hormone for men, and many do not realize that affects more than libido. Findings reported in the Wall Street Journal in December 2009 revealed that men with low testosterone levels tend to be tired and irritable, have less energy, less strength, in addition to less interest in sex than I used to have. They also have a high risk of memory problems, obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and are more likely to have cardiovascular disease.

Usually we think of osteoporosis as a disease of women however, Harvard Health Publications in 2009 reported that low testosterone (also called hypogonadism) in men can lead to weakened bones. There has been a recent increase in studies on new testosterone replacement therapies that researchers are now looking for ways to fight bone problems caused by low testosterone levels in men.

Recently, older men in the 65 years of age have been the control center when it comes to the effect that low levels of testosterone in health in general. Older men with low testosterone levels often suffer from anemia, difficulty thinking, difficulty walking, even a short distance, less interest in sex, and reduced vitality. A large study has just started in November 2009 to determine the extent that the testosterone replacement therapy can reverse or even prevent some of these negative health outcomes. Once the process gets underway, will involve a total of 800 men over 65 with low testosterone levels. These include five independent studies that focus on anemia, decreased physical function, low vitality, cognitive impairment or reduced sexual function.

With a growing population of over 65 years, interest in this topic is growing rapidly. Perhaps this eminent research will lead to new advances in the treatment of testosterone and show us how you can use to prevent a host of negative effects low testosterone levels in the human body.