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When overweight men eat fewer calories, their testicles work better, and this improvement is linked to changes in certain body chemicals. It seems that better blood sugar control might help their testicles function more effectively.
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Caloric Restriction Increases Serum Testosterone Concentrations in Obese Male Subjects by Two Distinct Mechanisms
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2014 AprThe study shows that when obese men cut calories, their testicular function gets better as their insulin sensitivity improves, exactly like the claim says.
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