How Testosterone Regulates Fat: The Key to a Healthier Body Composition
Testosterone and Fat Loss: Understanding the Connection Often we get patients who come to us with concerns of Low T and one of the symptoms they bring up is that they’ve recently gained weight, specifically around their abdomen. Testosterone plays a critical role in regulating fat metabolism , distribution, and energy balance. Higher testosterone levels will help build muscle and burn fat in both men and women. Low testosterone levels, however, can lead to increased fat accumulation, particularly in the abdominal area, posing risks to metabolic health, so it’s not unusual for patients with low testosterone to start gaining extra weight, and fat. It’s important for patients to understand that by promoting fat breakdown, preventing fat storage, and supporting muscle growth, testosterone helps maintain a leaner and healthier body composition. It’s a significant factor for many men when it comes to deciding whether or not to start TRT. How Testosterone Affects Fat Regulation As...