Are your T levels messing with your ticker? Men with low testosterone have a slightly higher risk of heart disease, according to a new Belgian study.
Scientists combed through more than 40 years of research on cardiovascular disease and low testosterone, but couldn’t prove a cause-and-effect relationship between the two—just an association. One potential, obvious explanation for the link: “Low testosterone and heart disease can both result from poor overall health,” says study author Johannes Ruige, M.D., Ph.D.
Dwindling T levels may also be linked to conditions that contribute to heart disease such as hypertension, thrombosis (blood clots) or arrhythmia (an abnormal heart rhythm).
What you can do: Ramp up your workout regimen, eat a nutritious diet (including these 5 testosterone-boosting foods), and keep the scale in check, Dr. Ruige says. These three factors are your best shot at managing your T and heart health.
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