Does low testosterone affect muscle gains?
Yes, low testosterone turns muscles into fat leading to muscle loss.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Yes
During muscle building, testosterone stimulates protein synthesis (anabolic effect) and inhibits protein degradation (anti-catabolic effect) and this in turn results in muscle hypertrophy.
On an average, a man's body produces 7 mg of testosterone per day. However, not all of that testosterone floating in our bloodstream can be used by our bodies. One can gain upto 3 kgs in a month.
Research hints that heavy and endurance training can increase testosterone levels as they work on metabolism which in turn helps in boosting testosterone levels.
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