The Claim
In hypogonadal men with metabolic syndrome, a 3-month low-carbohydrate diet is associated with a 78.6% to 21.4% reduction in the proportion of men meeting criteria for clinical hypogonadism by ADAM questionnaire, compared to a 100% to 85.7% reduction in controls.
What the research says
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Among men with low testosterone and metabolic syndrome, those who followed a low-carbohydrate diet for three months showed a greater reduction in the number meeting clinical hypogonadism criteria by ADAM questionnaire than those who did not.
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In hypogonadal men with metabolic syndrome, a 3-month low-carbohydrate diet is associated with a 78.6% to 21.4% reduction in the proportion of men meeting criteria for clinical hypogonadism by ADAM questionnaire, compared to a 100% to 85.7% reduction in controls.
Eating fewer carbohydrates lowers blood sugar and insulin levels, which reduces fat tissue inflammation and stops the conversion of testosterone into estrogen. This allows the testes to produce more testosterone and makes more of it available for the body to use, improving symptoms like low energy and reduced libido.
What the research says
1 studyMen with low testosterone and metabolic syndrome who ate fewer carbs for three months felt better—more energy, better mood, and higher libido—compared to those who ate normally. The study shows low-carb diets helped reduce their symptoms.
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