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Maintaining optimal weight means more than a balance between exercise and calories. Hormonal balance also is necessary. The influence of testosterone in initial studies, show the effect different in males and females. Obese men (20% or more over maximum optimal weight) tend to have declined testosterone levels. Testosterone levels can be equel to a man 10 years their senior. Low testosterone levels affect sex drive and energy levels. In obese girls (25% or more over maximum optimal weight) going through puberty, they have testosterone levels 2-9 times higher than their thinner peers do. The high testosterone can impair their reproduction health and cause unwanted hair growth.
Tags: hormones, Testosterone, Weight loss