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Bisphenol A Affects Men’s Hormonal Profiles

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Increased exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical component in food and drink packaging, predicts higher testosterone levels in men.  While numerous studies demonstrate that bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical component in food and drink packaging, can alter endocrine function in animals, data relating to its impact in humans has been limited. Tamara Galloway, from …

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Low Testosterone Levels Linked to Obesity

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Results of the Hypogonadism in Males (HIM) study have revealed that 40% of obese men had lower-than-normal testosterone levels. Researchers have confirmed that obesity is linked to low testosterone levels in men. Results of the Hypogonadism in Males (HIM) study, which involved more than 2000 men aged 45 and over, revealed that the prevalence of …

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