Low-T - Marketing and Adverse Effects

Previously, I had remarked how the explosion of marketing had created a disease called Low-T or low testosterone. This splash has, of course, resulted in many men taking unnecessary hormone supplements. In addition, a recent study showed that older men (typically those who take testosterone for "fatigue") have a significantly higher incidence of heart attacks if they take testosterone. As well many believe it can also stimulate prostate cancer to become aggressive.

Although the "normal" testosterone level is about 350, most endocrinologists do not recommend treatment if the level is above 200. Following this advice would, of course, destroy this multi-million dollar industry since true deficiency is quite rare.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/16/us/a-push-to-sell-testosterone-gels-troubles-doctors.html?_r=0