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Testosterone replacement therapy: How safe for aging men?

08-08-2007 · EurekAlert!

Testosterone supplements have been used by aging men to improve their muscle mass, bone strength, libido and quality of life. The cardiovascular effects of chronic testosterone treatment in aging males are largely unknown, and the safety of testosterone replacement has not been evaluated. A team of researchers has been using an animal model to investigate potential links between testosterone supplements and cardiovascular and renal disease.

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