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Update Date: 2009/05/16 04:09
Reporter Wei Yi-Jia / Taipei Report
A recent survey indicates that among patients with low male hormone (testosterone) levels, 57% have metabolic syndrome, a prevalence rate 2.28 times higher than those with normal testosterone levels. Physicians note that low testosterone not only affects men's physical strength and mood but also increases the risk of developing metabolic syndrome over time, along with higher risks of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke in the future.
Dr. Liu Shih-Bin, a urologist at National Taiwan University Hospital, stated that this survey was conducted by National Taiwan University, China Medical University Hospital, and Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, involving over 1,000 participants, with 815 individuals' data available for analysis.
The study found a strong correlation between testosterone deficiency and metabolic syndrome. Men who met any of the following criteria—waist circumference greater than or equal to 90 cm, HDL (high-density cholesterol) less than 40 mg/dl, blood sugar greater than or equal to 100 mg/dl, or triglycerides greater than or equal to 150 mg/dl—had significantly lower blood testosterone levels.
Men meeting three or more criteria, i.e., those with metabolic syndrome, had an average blood testosterone concentration of only 440 ng/dl, significantly lower than the 566 ng/dl in men without metabolic syndrome. Alarmingly, one-third of men with metabolic syndrome had testosterone levels below the minimum standard of 346 ng/dl.
Using testosterone levels as a diagnostic criterion, 57% of men with low testosterone had metabolic syndrome, compared to only 25% of men with normal testosterone levels. Men with low testosterone also exhibited significantly higher triglycerides and blood sugar levels, averaging 236 mg/dl and 129 mg/dl, respectively, along with a larger average waist circumference of 94 cm.
Dr. Liu pointed out that these findings align with international research, though the causal relationship remains unclear—whether low testosterone contributes to metabolic syndrome or vice versa. If men experience reduced energy, vitality, libido, or emotional depression, they may consider a blood test for testosterone levels. If deficiency is detected, testosterone supplementation could help alleviate symptoms.
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57% of Low Testosterone Patients Have Metabolic Syndrome
Reporter Wei Yi-Jia / Taipei Report
A recent survey indicates that among patients with low male hormone (testosterone) levels, 57% have metabolic syndrome, a prevalence rate 2.28 times higher than those with normal testosterone levels. Physicians note that low testosterone not only affects men's physical strength and mood but also increases the risk of developing metabolic syndrome over time, along with higher risks of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke in the future.
Dr. Liu Shih-Bin, a urologist at National Taiwan University Hospital, stated that this survey was conducted by National Taiwan University, China Medical University Hospital, and Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, involving over 1,000 participants, with 815 individuals' data available for analysis.
The study found a strong correlation between testosterone deficiency and metabolic syndrome. Men who met any of the following criteria—waist circumference greater than or equal to 90 cm, HDL (high-density cholesterol) less than 40 mg/dl, blood sugar greater than or equal to 100 mg/dl, or triglycerides greater than or equal to 150 mg/dl—had significantly lower blood testosterone levels.
Men meeting three or more criteria, i.e., those with metabolic syndrome, had an average blood testosterone concentration of only 440 ng/dl, significantly lower than the 566 ng/dl in men without metabolic syndrome. Alarmingly, one-third of men with metabolic syndrome had testosterone levels below the minimum standard of 346 ng/dl.
Using testosterone levels as a diagnostic criterion, 57% of men with low testosterone had metabolic syndrome, compared to only 25% of men with normal testosterone levels. Men with low testosterone also exhibited significantly higher triglycerides and blood sugar levels, averaging 236 mg/dl and 129 mg/dl, respectively, along with a larger average waist circumference of 94 cm.
Dr. Liu pointed out that these findings align with international research, though the causal relationship remains unclear—whether low testosterone contributes to metabolic syndrome or vice versa. If men experience reduced energy, vitality, libido, or emotional depression, they may consider a blood test for testosterone levels. If deficiency is detected, testosterone supplementation could help alleviate symptoms.
Source: http:/ / tw. news. yahoo. com/ art……url/ d/ a/ 090516/ 78/ 1jl9s. html