Tag: androgen
Vitamin D may treat dry-eye disease
I posted about a study a few months ago demonstrating that reduced steroidogenesis, and especially androgen synthesis,…
Higher testosterone (T) levels protect against diabetes in males
Another study that contradicts the pervasive dogma that higher T levels are a nightmare for aging males,…
Estrogen is required for developing cocaine “addiction”
The role of estrogen in developing various addictions is well-known in animal research, with a lot of…
PUFA peroxidation can cause heart failure, latter can be reversed
The mainstream view on heart failure is that in most cases (when it is not congenital) it…
Androgens, glucocorticoids are antagonistic – former inhibit, latter promote fat gain
As most of my readers know, androgenic steroids are considered extremely dangerous by medicine and are in…
Low androgens, not low estrogens, linked to heart disease in aging women
One of the most pernicious myths medicine created (and has been promoting for the last century) is…
Declining DHT in aging linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Yet another study demonstrating that the “villain of all males around the world” – the dastardly androgen…
Fasting/exercise decreases androgens, increases aldosterone (and possibly cortisol/estrogens) in women
I often get criticized that I rely too much on animal studies, so here is a human…
Low testosterone detrimental, TRT beneficial for men with COVID-19
Within a month of the pandemic start back in early 2020, doctors were already noticing a gender-specific…
Blocking androgens causes inflammation and prostate disease/cancer
Yet another study striking directly the incredibly corrupt theory known as the “androgen hypothesis” – i.e. that…