August 2011 PMID 21678033

Body fatness and sex steroid hormone concentrations in US men: results from NHANES III.

Sabine Rohrmann, Meredith S Shiels, David S Lopez, Nader Rifai, William G Nelson, Norma Kanarek, Eliseo Guallar, Andy Menke, Corinne E Joshu, Manning Feinleib, Siobhan Sutcliffe, Elizabeth A Platz

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The discussions highlight the core findings, such as decreased testosterone and increased estradiol with higher BMI, using precise scientific language to convey understanding and relevance. The tone is analytical, with examples like the mention of hormone fluctuations related to body measurements, reflecting both interest and engagement in the significance of the research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the findings that increased body fat affects sex hormone levels in men.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest, with mentions of specific hormones and body measurements relevant to the study.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several discussions delve into the implications of hormone changes, indicating a moderate level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Although the content is scientifically meaningful, the discussions mostly stay within a research context, suggesting a moderate impact on broader audiences.

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The study found that in men aged 20-90, higher body fat measures like BMI, waist circumference, and percent body fat are associated with lower levels of testosterone and sex hormone-binding globulin, and higher levels of estradiol.
All three body fat measurements showed similar patterns of hormone changes, indicating they are comparable in predicting hormonal differences related to obesity.
The findings suggest that increased body fatness impacts sex steroid hormone concentrations, which could help explain the link between obesity and certain chronic diseases, including cancer.]

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Mike Lustgarten, PhD

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RT @mike_lustgarten: "Total and free testosterone and sex hormone binding globulin concentrations decreased, whereas total and free estradi…

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