Abstract:Background: Age-related declines in testosterone and growth hormone (GH) are associated with increased adiposity and decreases in lean mass and bone mineral density (BMD). A long-term retrospective study examined the effects of testosterone and/or GH supplementation on body composition and quality of life (QoL). Methods: A database survey assessed the records of 91 men and 97 women (ages 25-82) in treatment groups based on their hormonal status: dehydroepiandrosterone but no hormonal supplementation (control);… Show more
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