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Originally published August 2, 2005
Testosterone May Protect Against Hardening Of The Arteries
Testosterone supplementation has received a fair share of “bad press.” Mostly due to health problems (sterility, coronary artery disease, liver damage, and brain tumors), caused in young men and women who should not be taking testosterone supplementation, but do so at super-physiological doses, to enhance athletic performance.

Many physicians also think, based on some medical studies, that the supplementation of testosterone "encourages" atherosclerosis (Hardening of the arteries)

Now, new research says the opposite maybe true, Testosterone may protect you from atherosclerosis.

Publishing in the May 17, 2005 issue of the American College of Cardiology, researchers found that men with low testosterone levels had more arterial thickening in the carotid artery in the neck than men with "normal" testosterone levels.

In my opinion I have found little evidence to support that testosterone supplementation to restore levels lost to aging can cause health problems. Numerous research supports the opposite. Study participants and researchers noted gained muscle, a slowdown in bone loss, increased sexual desire, and better cognitive skills.

Certain Exemptions - When not to take Testosterone supplementation?
Men taking testosterone supplementation should have PSA tests performed twice a year and have an annual manual examination of their prostate gland. No evidence suggests that testosterone supplementation causes prostate cancer. In fact, studies show a higher incidence of prostate cancer in men with a lower baseline level of testosterone. Studies suggest that in the presence of existing prostate cancer, testosterone supplementation may accelerate tumor growth.

 

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Marc Darrow, M.D.,J.D.,Q.M.E.

Marc Darrow, M.D., J.D., is an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA School of Medicine. He is a world recognized specialist in many chronic disorders. He has been featured in national publications, and television and radio shows, for his innovative approach to medicine. As the medical director of the Darrow Wellness Institute in West Los Angeles, Dr. Darrow has helped create an age management program for those individuals interested in maintaining a youthful, healthy vigor for adults through “middle age” and well into the senior years.


Why am I so driven to work in the age management field? Basically it was for my own personal, mental, and spiritual well being.
Read what Dr. Darrow has to say about how he got interested in age management!

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Certain studies including the Woman's Health Initiative suggest that hormone supplementation may increase the risk of certain cancers, heart disease, stroke and other ailments. These risks should be discussed with your health care professional while deciding on, implementing, or continuing Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

The option to use Human Identical Hormones or Bio-identical hormones should also be discussed with your medical care provider as there is not sufficient medical evidence at this time to suggest that they are safer than synthetic hormones and may pose equal risk.

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