“In addition to posing significant social and environmental challenges, obesity is associated with a myriad of adverse health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, and an increased risk of certain cancers. And, in men, it can cause reduced levels of testosterone”, says nutrologist and endocrinologist Ronan Araujo.
More on the subject
-
Health
Obesity: understand the differences between Wegovy and Ozempic
-
![man applying injectable pen to belly]()
Health
Anvisa approves first weekly treatment against obesity in Brazil
-
![Overweight person with hands on skin - Metropolis]()
Health
Study shows that obesity is the main risk factor for Alzheimer’s
-
![girl opening fridge]()
Health
Obesity: study suggests disease may be linked to parents’ diet
According to the doctor, visceral fat is associated with testosterone production and vitality. So, people who accumulate more of it are subject to hormonal imbalances and even reduced levels of quality of life.
You can see that many obese people have symptoms of testosterone deficiency. Some examples are lower physical resistance, decreased muscle mass, sexual disinterest, gynecomastia (breast enlargement in men), hair loss and poor sleep quality.
Read the full report on SportLifepartner of metropolises.
Get news from metropolises on your Telegram and stay on top of everything! Just access the channel: https://t.me/metropolesurgente.
The post Obesity can decrease testosterone production, says endocrinologist first appeared on Metropolis.