Low Testosterone link to depression

[thebrick]

an interesting read about a possible link between low testosterone and depression in older men

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7274481.stm

 

[JETHRO TULL]

That's a good read, Brick.

Man, I can tell you that I believe it.

 

[nosmas]

I wouldnt limit it to older either.
Good one Brick.

 

[baza]

Was the main reason I just got my T levels checked.
However, they were normal.

 

[Dave_19]

there is such a strong link its not even funny. Its basically what separates us from being a women, we need it in our body to feel complete. depression is basically a feeling of emptiness, like some thing is missing..

 

[Shelby]

Correlation does not equal causation.
Still very interesting though.

 

[thebrick]

I wouldnt limit it to older either.

Nos, totally agree with you on that one.

The ironic part for me is that while our government and media continue to demonize testosterone, research is finding more importance in maintaining healthy T levels in men in a world where those levels seem to be dropping in the general population for whatever reasons.

 

[EVERLAST]

T levels.............

So why is that? the world dropping T levels I mean.
Are we as a nation being weaned on Soy milk and watching Mr. Rogers, Barney and Sesame Street, simply reflecting a lowered demand for testosterone?
Are the test levels reflecting the "kinder gentler" values?

Nobody kills what they eat much anymore. Meat was the main food of our ancestors and now we are supposed to eat it sparingly.
The Gov't tells us what to eat to be healthy and We know that nobodys losing weight eating yoghurt, milk, fruit, breads and pasta in that pyramid thingy
So is it the food?
The weird metrosexual nextrosexual culture of the world?

Or is it just that this is my 3rd week into the diet and I got to cut my carbs back today rant?