Testosterone Benefits: Is TRT safe? Studies - Analysis

EXPOSED: The Benefits of Increased Testosterone Levels

Ben BA(Hons), PGCert

Few people are really aware of the benefits that testosterone can bring. Nor do many people understand how low levels of testosterone can negatively impact their health.

LAST UPDATED: March 2019 by Ben

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Benefits of Testosterone

Part of a man’s aging process is that his natural levels of testosterone go in to decline.

However, they do not always drop below what is considered unhealthy levels, unless of course you get married.

That’s if that Danish study is to be relied upon.

However, trials and tests by the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine were to find out the benefits and side effects of increased testosterone levels through therapy and also to see what symptoms are apparent for those with lower levels.

In this particular study, 790 men were included at an age of 65 or over. [1]

The participants were chosen at random and assigned testosterone therapy via different methods and their serum testosterone levels were measured at 1, 2, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months.

What Were They Looking For?

The research team were looking for signs of:

Improved sexual function
Improved physical function
Increased vitality
Effects of testosterone levels on anemia
Bone density
Artery plaque
Cognitive function

Why?

There’s a current concern regarding the increased use of testosterone therapy with actually not a great deal of thorough understanding of the exact effects and risks involved.

A number of randomized trials were put in to place in order to establish whether there are clear advantages to testosterone therapy.

A popular concern is that high levels of testosterone therapy can lead to prostate cancer, therefore, more supplementation could increase that risk.

There are further concerns regarding cardiovascular health also. [2]

Results?

A increase in sexual function appeared to be the most common and apparent result.

There were also indications that therapy affected mood.

By ad large most of the participants saw an increase and improvement in physical function.

Bone density and strength also saw improvements across the board.

For those with anemia increased levels of testosterone saw an improvement of hemoglobin levels which is the molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

Coronary plaque did seem to increase though when under therapy conditions, therefore more studies are planned with at least 7000 participants.

The therapy did not appear to improve cognitive function for those who were suffering from age related memory impairment.

Conclusions

If anything it is clear that should someone be suffering from cognitive impairment, testosterone therapy is not the answer.

However, for those suffering from anemia, lack of strength, lack of sexual function and at risk of osteoporosis would all benefit greatly from increased levels of testosterone.

Further studies are required regarding cardiovascular risks and benefits due to conflicting results.

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