New research published online on May 13, 2024,
in Annals of Internal Medicine finds that men with low testosterone may be at a
higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death from any cause.
The study authors suggest that one reason low
testosterone might be associated with worse health is the fact that lower
testosterone leads to people having less muscle mass and greater fat
accumulation, which are both risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Low testosterone might also be associated with
other accompanying health problems, leading to a greater risk of dying.
“It is true that low testosterone will lead to
lower sexual desire and possibly difficulty with erections,” Adam Ramin, MD, a
board certified urologist, urologic oncologist, and medical director of Urology
Cancer Specialists in Los Angeles, California, said. “However, low testosterone
is also associated with many systemic medical problems.”
According to Ramin, these include loss of bone
density, loss of muscle mass, weight gain, moodiness, fatigue and depression.
“Furthermore, low testosterone may lead to heart
attacks, strokes and death,” he said.
If you have low testosterone, Ramin said there
are several things you can do to increase it including:
- Losing weight
- Getting good sleep
- Avoiding processed foods
- Not smoking pot, which can increase female hormone levels
- Doing cardiovascular exercise for 30-45 minutes at least three times a week
- Avoiding alcohol
- Drinking at least 2 liters of water per day
- Eating 2-4 eggs with the yolk per week
- Avoiding soy products
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