Higher levels of testosterone may lead to lower levels of HDL cholesterol. (2015) Digest
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Their study, conducted in 400 healthy men ages 20 to 50, found that higher levels of testosterone led to lower levels of HDL cholesterol, or “good” cholesterol, but estrogen appeared to have no effect on HDL cholesterol. In contrast, the investigators reported that low levels of estrogen led to higher fasting blood glucose (sugar) levels, worsening insulin resistance and more fat in muscle, markers for developing diabetes, which is itself a risk factor for heart disease.
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“These observations may help explain why men have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease,” Yu said.