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The video discusses the correlation between testosterone and fat accumulation. As men age, their testosterone levels decrease, resulting in low energy levels and a decrease in mitochondrial function. This makes it difficult to metabolize protein and fats efficiently, leading to fat accumulation. Studies show that lower testosterone levels dramatically affect the amount of lipid oxidation and may lead to increased insulin resistance. This can result in storing carbohydrates as fat, causing more fat accumulation. Fat accumulation can also cause testosterone to convert into estrogen, leading to more fat accumulation and a vicious cycle. The video suggests controlling your diet by running on fats for fuel, potentially forcing the body to utilize fats and curbing insulin resistance.
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The article discusses how low testosterone levels in men can lead to obesity and other health problems, including reduced muscle and bone mass and memory problems. Testosterone therapy has been shown to increase energy, motivation, muscle mass, and weight loss, making it a promising treatment for men who struggle with weight loss. However, testosterone replacement therapy has potential side effects; discussing these risks with a doctor before starting the treatment is important.
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The Real Science of Low-T: How Testosterone Affects Fat Loss
Testosterone is often associated with masculinity, but its importance goes beyond that. As men age, their testosterone levels decline, leading to many health problems, including obesity. This article will discuss the real science behind Low-T and how testosterone affects fat loss.
Low-T: The Link to Obesity and Health Problems
Low testosterone levels have been linked to many health problems, including obesity, fatigue, memory problems, and reduced muscle and bone mass. This is due to an increase in SHBG (sex-hormone binding globulin), which binds to testosterone and reduces the amount of free testosterone in the body. Therefore, it is essential to maintain normal testosterone levels for overall health.
The Impact of Testosterone on Body Fat
Low testosterone levels are linked to low energy levels, which can contribute to obesity. Studies have found that testosterone supplementation reduces total body fat percentages, leading to weight loss. As testosterone therapy is associated with decreased obesity, losing weight is associated with increased testosterone levels.
Testosterone Therapy for Overweight and Obese Men
An article published in 2014 in the Journal of Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Obesity evaluated the existing data regarding testosterone therapy in overweight and obese men with testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism). The study found that long-term testosterone therapy is correlated with increased lean body mass, weight loss, decreased BMI, and reduced waist circumference. Therefore, testosterone therapy is a promising treatment to help with weight loss, body composition, energy levels, and overall health.
The Role of Testosterone in Metabolism
Testosterone plays a part in protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism. It is involved in mitochondrial function and, thus, energy production and utilization. Testosterone therapy has been found to increase lipid oxidation and normalize glucose use in the body, leading to increased energy and motivation.
The Importance of Lean Body Mass
Weight gain is associated with increased body fat and decreased lean body mass (LBM). In contrast, weight loss is associated with a decrease in body fat and an increase in LBM. Testosterone therapy has increased LBM, leading to increased energy expenditure at rest. Additionally, testosterone therapy is associated with improved cardiometabolic function.
Possible Risks of Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Safety is the main concern with testosterone replacement therapy. Possible risks discussed in the literature include an increased risk of prostate and breast cancer, liver toxicity and tumors, sleep apnea exacerbation, testicular infertility, and atrophy. Therefore, talking with a doctor before starting testosterone therapy is necessary.
Conclusion
Testosterone is essential to overall health, including body fat percentages and energy levels. Maintaining normal testosterone levels is crucial for preventing many health problems, including obesity. Testosterone therapy is a promising treatment for obese men with testosterone deficiency to help with weight loss and improve overall health. However, it is necessary to consult a doctor before starting testosterone replacement therapy to ensure safety.
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How Testosterone Affects Fat Loss: Real Science of Low-T | Thomas DeLauer: I’m sick of the lack of legitimacy behind testosterone, so let’s clarify some of this. I work with many men battling Low-T by helping them with their lifestyle at http://www.ThomasDeLauer.com.
As men age, their testosterone levels decline. This is exacerbated by an increase in SHBG (sex-hormone binding globulin), which binds to testosterone and thus reduces the amount of free testosterone in the body. Low testosterone levels have been linked to obesity and many other health problems, including fatigue, memory problems, and reduced muscle and bone mass. So what is the impact of testosterone on body fat?
Testosterone and energy – low testosterone levels are linked with low energy levels. Regaining normal testosterone levels can increase power and lead to weight loss. Studies have found that testosterone supplementation reduces total body fat percentages. Obesity is often correlated with low testosterone levels in men. Just as testosterone therapy is associated with decreased obesity, losing weight is associated with increased testosterone levels.
An article published in 2014 in the Journal of Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Obesity looked at the existing data regarding testosterone therapy in overweight and obese men with testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism).
-Many weight loss supplements have dangerous side effects or are ineffective
-Looked at weight loss, BMI, waist circumference, and body composition
-Evaluated long-term testosterone therapy
-About 40% of obese nondiabetic men and 50% of obese diabetic men over 45 have low levels of free testosterone
-Many studies have found that testosterone therapy in obese men is correlated with increased lean body mass, weight loss, decreased BMI, and reduced waist circumference.
-Weight loss is significant and sustained with long-term testosterone therapy
Testosterone plays a part in protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism.
-Testosterone is involved with mitochondrial function and thus energy production and utilization
-This interference with energy production is likely why those with low testosterone levels experience a lack of energy
-Testosterone therapy has been found to increase lipid oxidation and normalize glucose use in the body. It was found to increase energy and motivation.
Weight gain is associated with an 88% increase in body fat, a 12% increase in lean body mass (LBM), and weight loss with a 72% decrease in body fat and a 28% decrease in LBM.
-With testosterone therapy, LBM has been shown to increase.
-Increased LBM means increased energy expenditure at rest
-Testosterone therapy is also associated with improved cardiometabolic function
Testosterone deficiency is linked with decreased energy metabolism from fat and increased energy metabolism from glucose.
-Testosterone therapy has been shown to increase lipid metabolism
Safety? Safety is the main concern with testosterone replacement therapy. Possible risks discussed in the literature include:
-Increased risk of prostate and breast cancer
-Liver toxicity and tumors
-Sleep apnea exacerbation
-Testicular infertility and atrophy
It is necessary to talk with your doctor before starting testosterone therapy.
Summary: If you are a male struggling to lose weight, testosterone therapy is a promising treatment to help with weight loss, body composition, energy levels, and overall health.
References:
1. Dose-dependent effects of testosterone on regional adipose tissue distribution…
http://press.endocrine.org/doi/10.1210/jc.2003-031492?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%3dpubmed
2. Testosterone and weight loss: the evidence
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4154787/
3. Effects of testosterone treatment on body fat and lean mass in obese men on a hypocaloric diet…
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5054608/
4. The benefits and risks of testosterone replacement therapy: a review
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2701485/
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