Hypertension-Associated Cardiovascular Risks Increase Due To Both Low-T And High Testosterone

A recent Chinese study provides evidence that Hypertension is associated with suppressed Total Testosterone, Free Testosterone, and SHBG Levels in older men. The results were released in a recent edition of the Journal of the American Heart Association. Clinical evidence shows that Elevated Testosterone and Low Testosterone are potentially threatening risk factors for dangerous cardiovascular events.

Testosterone, Aging, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease

Testosterone Levels naturally drop as an element of the male aging process. While this decline is natural, the body still requires a certain level of Testosterone to promote optimized health. On the other hand, there is also significant evidence that cardiovascular disease and diabetes both result in significantly reduced Testosterone Levels resulting from the conditions themselves.

Many health conditions suppress Testosterone, which creates a negative feedback loop where Low-T exacerbates the existing disorder, further dropping Testosterone Production.

For that reason, researchers continue to take steps to identify ideal Testosterone Levels as a factor of age. Millions of men can undoubtedly benefit from Testosterone Therapy, but it's essential to identify the high and low Testosterone Thresholds which provide the maximum benefit for the least risk.

Chinese Study Evaluates Correlation between Testosterone and Hypertension

To broaden our knowledge of how Testosterone interacts with Cardiovascular outcomes, Chinese researchers conducted a broad study that included 6296 participants, selected between 2013 and 2016. Patients were evaluated clinically, provided basic information, and completed health questionnaires.

During clinical evaluation, doctors obtained a number of data points, including levels of Free Testosterone, Total Testosterone, Luteinizing Hormone, and SHBG, along with blood pressure. In the end, the scientists used data from 5786 of the original 6296. The collection of patients was an average of 55 years old, and 37.2% suffered from clinical Hypertension.

Researchers made some critical observations when looking at all of this data together. Hypertensive patients were likelier to have lower SHBG, Free Testosterone, and Total Testosterone. SHBG is responsible for the transport of Testosterone for use by the body. Total Testosterone refers to all bound and unbound Testosterone in the bloodstream. Free Testosterone is biologically active Testosterone is readily available for use by cells.

Healthy Testosterone Levels Associated with Strong Hearts

Using advanced statistical analysis, researchers could determine that Total Testosterone was most strongly correlated with cardiovascular risk. Testosterone is critical to male cardiovascular health because it plays a vital role in vascular constriction and relaxation. Impaired Testosterone Levels had the worst effects on patients under 65 with a BMI less than 24.

Patients who smoked or had a family history of high blood pressure were most likely to have suppressed Testosterone and high blood pressure.

On the other hand, elevated Luteinizing Hormone Levels were associated with an increased risk of Hypertension. High Luteinizing Hormone Levels combined with Testosterone Deficiency is the physiological marker for Primary Hypogonadism and is considered a significant risk factor for Cardiovascular Disorder. Hormone Balance is one of the keys to good health.

Both Low-T and abnormally high Testosterone lead to increased cardiovascular risk. This is why getting appropriate treatment for Low-T is so essential.

Contact us for a FREE, no-obligation concerning the incredible benefits of Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)!

Word Count: 515