ArticleFrontiers in physiology2025
Testosterone levels positively linked to muscle mass but not strength in adult males aged 20-59 years: a cross-sectional study.
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Abstract
Background: The relationship between testosterone levels and muscle mass and strength remains contentious. This study aimed to explore the relationship among total serum testosterone levels, muscle mass, and strength in young to middle-aged adults. Methods: The analysis included 4,495 participants (age 39.2 ± 0.2 years, mean ± SE) from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted between 2011 and 2014. Weighted regression models were used to assess the association of testosterone levels with muscle mass and strength. Results: For male participants, log Conclusion: Our study indicates that testosterone levels are positively associated with muscle mass but not with muscle strength in young to middle-aged males.
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