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For men with liver disease and low testosterone, giving them testosterone shots or pills can raise their blood’s hemoglobin levels by about 10 points over a year, which might help fix their anemia.
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Testosterone therapy increases muscle mass in men with cirrhosis and low testosterone: A randomised controlled trial.
Randomized Controlled Trial
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2016 NovThis study gave testosterone shots to men with liver disease and low testosterone, and after a year, their blood had more hemoglobin — exactly what the claim says. It’s like giving them a boost to help fight anemia.
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