Testosterone - Functions & Health Benefits
Introduction
This section outlines the essential biological functions and therapeutic effects of Testosterone.
Health Benefits and Biological Functions of Testosterone
Aging Process
Testosterone replacement therapy may counteract many of the negative effects of the Aging Process. [1]
Cardiovascular System
Low levels of Testosterone may increase the risk of Anemia. [2]
Testosterone replacement therapy may improve Blood Circulation in Atherosclerosis patients. [3]
Testosterone may prevent abnormal Blood Clotting (men with low endogenous Testosterone levels have an increased risk of abnormal Blood Clotting and have higher Fibrinogen levels). [4]
Testosterone may reduce the symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure. [5]
Low endogenous levels of Testosterone may increase the risk of Ischemic Heart Disease in men (and Testosterone replacement therapy may therefore help to prevent Ischemic Heart Disease): [6]
Testosterone may alleviate Angina (in men). [7]
Insufficient production of endogenous Testosterone may increase the risk of Heart Attack in men. [8]
Insufficient production of endogenous Testosterone may cause High Blood Pressure (especially in men) - during Testosterone deficiency, Arteries become more fibrous and stiff; and less elastic. [9]
Exogenous Testosterone may alleviate Intermittent Claudication (in men). [10]
Testosterone may facilitate the production of Red Blood Cells. [11]
Insufficient production of endogenous Testosterone may increase the risk of Stroke (especially in men). [12]
Hair
Testosterone (applied topically to the Scalp) may inhibit the further progression of Male Pattern Baldness by blocking the conversion of Testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone: [13]
Caution: this treatment can lead to Acne of the Scalp. Excessive endogenous production of Testosterone is also speculated to be a CAUSE of Male Pattern Baldness.
Immune System
Most Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patients are found to be have sub-optimal Testosterone levels and Testosterone replacement therapy may help to reverse the Cachexia (weight loss) that occurs during the progression of AIDS. [14]
Testosterone may stimulate some aspects of the Immune System.
Testosterone may inhibit the progression of Lupus Erythematosus. [15]
Recent research indicates that Testosterone (especially in combination with Progesterone to inhibit the conversion of Testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)) may inhibit the proliferation of Cancer - Prostate cells - Testosterone opposes the activity of Estrogens (which are known to stimulate Prostate Cancer cell proliferation) and stimulates cells to use normal oxidative respiration instead of anaerobic Energy mechanisms normally used by Cancer cells. [16]
Metabolism
Testosterone may increase the body’s Basal Metabolism (BMR). [17]
Optimal Testosterone levels may help to lower elevated Blood Sugar (Glucose) levels. [18]
Low (free) Testosterone levels are found in may Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients. [19]
Low endogenous Testosterone levels may cause Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (in men) and Testosterone replacement therapy may therefore help to prevent Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (in men). [20]
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