Male Sex Hormones, Aging, And Inflammation

January 2023 in “ Biogerontology ”

Justin M. Ketchem, Elizabeth J. Bowman, Carlos M. Isales

testosterone male sex hormones aging inflammation skeletal system muscle tissue adipose tissue cardiovascular system immune system nervous system frailty osteoporosis

Studysummary This review examines testosterone's role in male health and aging but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for further research on optimal testosterone levels to prevent age-related conditions.

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