Posts Tagged ‘Testosterone’
Study: Testosterone Supplements Cause Plaque Buildup
A new study adds to the growing body of evidence connecting testosterone supplements and heart disease. The National Institutes of Health studied 170 men with an average age slightly above 70, which is the target age group for many testosterone supplements. Study participants who used AndroGel for more than twelve months had a 20 percent…
Read MoreSix Ways To Boost Testosterone Levels Without Dangerous Drugs
Large numbers of men use dangerous testosterone supplements to deal with common issues such as increased fatigue, foul moods, and decreased sexual function that are commonly associated with “male menopause,” but such supplements have potentially deadly side effects. Fortunately, research has also shown that there are a number of ways to increase testosterone levels naturally and…
Read MoreAs Seen On TV: Media Ads Increase Supplement Sales
Even though there may be more evidence to support serious side effects than product efficacy, the “low-T” ads prominently featured on television have caused a surge in testosterone supplement sales, according to a recent study. Most of the ads ran in the southeast and Great Lakes region, where some men saw up to fourteen commercials a…
Read MoreStudies: Testosterone Doesn’t Help Most Men
According to a new group of studies, testosterone therapy may help some men get stronger bones, but it does almost nothing for sexual problems, anemia, and other issues; furthermore, this treatment plan carries serious health risks that can be fatal. The much-anticipated TTrials surveyed almost 800 men in twelve different locations nationwide. Many men in…
Read MoreFDA Warns Of Testosterone Supplement Dangers
The Food and Drug Administration recently ordered testosterone supplement manufacturers to add warnings about the risk of drug dependence and possible side effects. Doctors may prescribe steroids to certain patients who suffer from certain medical conditions. However, many doctors also give these drugs to men over 40 who have symptoms of “male menopause,” even though…
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