Men taking testosterone without low levels had 24% higher risk of heart attack, stroke, or death — same as those with diagnosed hypogonadism, but without the medical justification. https://fitbodyscience.com/post/bluesky/caulfieldtim.bsky.social/post-3mr3lq6s?utm_source=social_reply&utm_medium=bluesky&utm_campaign=autopost
Very strong evidence
Multiple randomized or controlled trials back these claims.
Taking testosterone when you don’t medically need it might be riskier for your heart than you think.
The study linked in the post found that men who took testosterone without being diagnosed with low testosterone had a significantly higher chance of heart attacks, strokes, or death compared to those who took it because their levels were genuinely low. This suggests that using testosterone as a performance or appearance enhancer, rather than a medical treatment, could carry serious heart-related risks. The difference in outcomes between these two groups is striking and points to a potential danger in using the hormone outside of clinical need.
If you don’t have a diagnosed low testosterone level, popping testosterone might not just be unnecessary—it could be a hidden gamble with your heart.
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