glucose load/mixed meals lowers testosterone level

Oral glucose load and mixed meal feeding lowers testosterone levels in healthy eugonadal men

Conclusion We demonstrate a significant reduction in concentrations of serum total testosterone in healthy men in response to an oral glucose load (mean reduction of 18% from baseline) and administration of a mixed meal (mean reduction of 26% from baseline. Therefore, measurement of serum...
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Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038