Dr. Mark Stengler reports that testosterone “reduces chemicals in the body that promote inflammation and atherosclerosis…help to keep blood vessels open…minimizes free radicals that accelerate atherosclerosis…prevents white blood cells and platelets from sticking to blood vessel walls and creating blockage…and keeps the heart muscle strong.”

The preceding quote comes from Dr. Stengler’s newsletter of November 2008.  He is a respected alternatives doctor and researcher.  He further reports in his newsletter on a study reported by the “New England Research Institute”.

The study analyzed data from 1500 men and found that 24% had low total testosterone.  It was postulated from the statistics that in 15 years, American males from age 30 to 79 will have a testosterone deficiency of 38%.  This was a projection based on the existing rates found in a 2000 year study.  This means increased atherosclerosis, and dangerous plaque build up in the arteries that causes heart disease.

Heart disease is yet another reason to be concerned about testosterone levels below normal. Age does reduce testosterone as much a 1% per year after age 40.  Dr. Stengler lists 350 nanograms/deciliter as a minimal level that males should have.  He reports women under 50 should have no less than 9 nanograms/deciliter.

He does believe in hormone replacement therapy, with careful monitoring by a knowledgeable medical doctor, when levels are too low. Not only does testosterone improve libido but it also is recognized as a protective help in atherosclerosis and heart disease…Denis Van Loan D.D.S.

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Testosterone needs cholesterol for its manufacture. When there is insufficient supply of cholesterol or when cholesterol is not properly assimilated from the blood, testosterone deficiency results.  Low levels of testosterone or low levels of cholesterol produce muscle weakness.  This is bad for the heart muscle.  If you suspect low testosterone, your medical doctor can test you for it and may recommend testosterone replacement therapy.

Another way that can help your testosterone levels is a good diet devoid of pollutants and is of the Mediterranean type. This includes multiple daily intakes of fresh fruits and vegetables, consumption of whole grain breads and cereals instead of “processed” ones.  In addition the intake of omega 3’s should be optimal. Higher levels of olive oil is consumed in the Mediterraneans who have, statistically, lower heart disease…Denis Van Loan D.D.S.

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