High Testosterone Levels Lead To Heart Disease in Older Men
According to an article published by HealthDay News, new research suggests that higher levels of testosterone are associated with an increased risk of heart disease in older men.
The new U.S. National Institutes of Health funded study, concerns men over the age of 65 and is based on a tracking of hormone levels and heart disease among nearly 700 community-dwelling men, found that men on the highest end of the testosterone spectrum had more than twice the chance of suffering from heart disease than those on the lower end of the spectrum.
The finding contradicts previous, smaller studies and is incredibly significant because many older men are using medications that increase their testosterone levels for various, non-life threatening, health issues such as low sex drive and mood disorders. Based on this research, these men could be putting themselves at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease without even knowing it.
While this research could be a huge step forward in early detection of cardiovascular issues, Dr. Kristen Sueoka, author of the study, believes there is still much work to be done before testosterone levels can be used as a detection tool:
“One day testosterone measurements may be used to help predict which men are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, but we need more studies to confirm that high testosterone is a risk factor for heart disease.”
Related posts:
- Smoking and Your Increased Risk of a Heart Attack Ever wonder if and how much smoking will increase your...
- New Analysis on Saturated Fat and Heart Health Saturated fats found mainly in meat and dairy products have...
- New Research on a Low Fat Diet’s Heart Effects Investing time and energy on a low fat diet may...
- Best Heart Healthy Foods Check out this list for some of the best heart...
Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
