Exogenous Testosterone Alone or with Finasteride Increases Physical Performance, Grip Strength, and Lean Body Mass in Older Men with Low Serum Testosterone

    March 2005 in “ The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism ”
    Stephanie T. Page, John K. Amory, F. DuBois Bowman … J. Lisa Tenover
    Studysummary This study found that testosterone therapy improved physical performance and strength in older men with low testosterone over 36 months, whether administered alone or with finasteride.
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    2. Testosterone Supplementation for Aging-Associated Sarcopenia The Journals of Gerontology · 2003
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