According to a new study, men with low testosterone level are predisposed to the development of heart problems. Testosterone is a male sex hormone involved in sex drive, sperm production and bone health. Over time, low testosterone may contribute to an increase in body fat and a loss of muscle bulk and body hair. This study proves the connection between low testosterone levels and potential heart problems.
“When we reviewed the existing research into testosterone and cardiovascular disease, a growing body of evidence suggested a modest connection between the two”, study lead author Dr. Johannes Ruige, of Ghent University Hospital in Belgium, said in a journal news release. “A specific [disease process] did not come forward, but perhaps less frequently investigated events may play a role, such as thrombosis, where a blood clot develops in the circulatory system, or arrhythmia, where there is a problem with the heart beat or rate”.
“Based on current findings, though, we cannot rule out that low testosterone and heart disease both result from poor overall health”, he added.
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