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Low Testosterone Linked to 18% Higher Risk of Dying from Cancer
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What Happened?
A study reveals that men with very low testosterone levels face an 18% higher risk of dying from cancer. The research indicates that testosterone levels could signal future health risks.
Key points
- Men with low testosterone had an 18% higher risk of dying from cancer.
- The study involved over 26,000 men from Australia, the U.S., and Europe.
- Prostate cancer risk was not linked to testosterone levels but to SHBG and luteinizing hormone.
- Testosterone levels below 8.6 nmol/L indicated increased cancer risk.
- Low testosterone should not be interpreted as a reason to take supplements.
Key insights
- Low testosterone may serve as a biomarker for future health risks.
- Men with low SHBG and luteinizing hormone levels are at higher risk for prostate cancer.
- The findings suggest a need for regular health checkups for men with low testosterone.
Why it matters
Understanding testosterone's role could help identify men at higher cancer risk.
Source
Science Daily
