The Science of Testosterone and Atherosclerosis

[madman]

Daniel Kelly, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer of Biochemistry at Sheffield Hallam University, reviews data on testosterone’s complex impact on atherosclerosis. He outlines the key stages of atherosclerosis: monocyte activation, monocyte activation/adhesion, monocyte migration, and macrophage activation, and discusses how testosterone impacts each stage with supporting studies.

 

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[Stukaz]

Thanks - what is the consensus on plaque formation with TRT ? I’ve had a heart attack 8 years ago and am 57 in great health . Will TRT increase my risk for CVD?