Lifestyle modification-induced increase in serum testosterone and SHBG decreases arterial stiffness in overweight and obese men
Background: Arterial stiffness—a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases—is more frequently observed in obese men. Moreover, the male sex hormone testosterone has an anti-atherogenic effect. Serum testosterone levels are found to be lower in obese men than in age-matched normal-weight men. However,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2014-05-01
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| Series: | Artery Research |
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| Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125925211/view |