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

    January 2005 in “ Journal of Investigative Medicine ”
    S. T. Page, John K. Amory, F. DuBois Bowman, Bradley D. Anawalt, Alvin M. Matsumoto, W. J. Bremner, J. Lisa Tenover
    TLDR Testosterone therapy improves strength and body composition in older men with low testosterone.
    The study investigated the effects of exogenous testosterone, alone or combined with finasteride, on physical performance, grip strength, and lean body mass in older men with low serum testosterone. The results indicated that testosterone treatment, whether administered alone or with finasteride, led to improvements in these areas. This suggested that testosterone therapy could be beneficial for enhancing physical capabilities and body composition in this demographic. However, the document did not specify the number of participants involved in the study, which is crucial for assessing the strength of the findings.
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