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Post by Ptolemy on Jul 6, 2004 23:14:39 GMT -5
I tend to think that the Anglo American's testosterone level tends to be a bit on the low side, as one can see. Typical Anglo "Males" in their Twenties below
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Post by ginojda on Jul 6, 2004 23:54:25 GMT -5
maybe that's the reason Northern European women come to SE? ;D
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Post by deuceswild on Jul 7, 2004 0:06:18 GMT -5
The study cited states that Portuguese men tested higher for testosterone levels than "American" men. Considering that 13-14% of America's population is Black, and a good proportion of Americans are of Med descent, that must mean that the Portuguese's male testosterone level is sky high, or that Anglos and Mexicans (Mestizos) Americans are somewhat low. I think the explanation for higher test levels in SE is linked to diet. As everyone knows, olive oil plays a very important part in the "mediterranean diet". There is evidence that consumption of monounsaturated fat may play an important role in elevating levels of testosterone. Scientists don't exactly understand how monounsaturated fat is linked to testosterone production, but there is definetly a correlation there (moreso than saturated or polyunsaturated fats btw). www.wsu.edu/~strength/testcort.htmabcnews.go.com/sections/living/MensHealth/menshealth_88.htmlIn other words, I think that it isn't because Southern Europeans have naturally higher baseline testosterone, but rather because of dietary factors.
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Post by ginojda on Jul 7, 2004 0:06:18 GMT -5
The study cited states that Portuguese men tested higher for testosterone levels than "American" men. Considering that 13-14% of America's population is Black, and a good proportion of Americans are of Med descent, that must mean that the Portuguese's male testosterone level is sky high, or that Anglos and Mexicans (Mestizos) Americans are somewhat low. I think the explanation for higher test levels in SE is linked to diet. As everyone knows, olive oil plays a very important part in the "mediterranean diet". There is evidence that consumption of monounsaturated fat may play an important role in elevating levels of testosterone. Scientists don't exactly understand how monounsaturated fat is linked to testosterone production, but there is definetly a correlation there (moreso than saturated or polyunsaturated fats btw). www.wsu.edu/~strength/testcort.htmabcnews.go.com/sections/living/MensHealth/menshealth_88.htmlIn other words, I think that it isn't because Southern Europeans have naturally higher baseline testosterone, but rather because of dietary factors.
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Post by deuceswild on Jul 7, 2004 0:26:58 GMT -5
Huh??? What the heck just happened?
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Post by ginojda on Jul 7, 2004 1:01:00 GMT -5
you tell me! Wtf happened to my original responce?
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Post by Ptolemy on Jul 7, 2004 8:25:31 GMT -5
I think the explanation for higher test levels in SE is linked to diet. As everyone knows, olive oil plays a very important part in the "mediterranean diet". There is evidence that consumption of monounsaturated fat may play an important role in elevating levels of testosterone. What would account for the lower Asian levels?? If diet plays a role, dish me up them olives. ;D
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Post by deuceswild on Jul 7, 2004 12:43:05 GMT -5
What would account for the lower Asian levels?? If diet plays a role, dish me up them olives. ;D The Asian diet is typically high in carbohydrates and very low fat intake. Even when there is some fat intake, such as the Japanese and their consumption of fish, PUFA's have a neutral impact on T levels. I think a broader study encompassing samples from all southern European nations would have been better in highlighting testosterone variation.
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