A new study from researchers at the University of Alberta has found testosterone may be an effective treatment for those who have suffered heart failure. In a new report published this week in the journal Circulation, the research team explained how a testosterone boost can help give patients the energy they need to resume a more active lifestyle.
Researchers examined data from four separated studies in which heart failure patients were given testosterone to enable their exercise routines. They found those who took the supplements were able to be more active for longer and therefore reported an increase overall health.
"Patients with heart failure don't feel very well, in part because they can't exercise," Dr. Clyde Yancy of the American Heart Association said. "The idea of a novel treatment approach that can help improve exercise capacity is very intriguing."
The report does, however, warn they are still unclear about the risks of testosterone supplements. Dr. Yancy added patients should use caution when considering this treatment.
"We really don't understand the risks of taking extra testosterone in patients with heart failure, and given the small number of patients in these studies and the short follow-up, there is reason for concern," he said.
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