Androgen effect on body composition and fat metabolism.
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Abstract
Recognizing the adverse metabolic effects of predominantly visceral body fat distribution associated with low testosterone levels, researchers have investigated the effects of androgen treatment on body fat distribution in men. This presentation reviews the results of research on acute and longer-term effects of treatment with testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. Methods for investigating these results, including measurement of lipoprotein lipase activity and of radiolabeled fat uptake and turnover, are described and discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Adipose Tissue
- Aging
- Androgens
- Body Composition
- Body Constitution
- Obesity
- Testosterone