The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
Years ago, we ran a caloric restriction longevity experiment, testing a 25% caloric deficit (1,950 kcal/day). Knowing this level of restriction could potentially lower testosterone, we proactively introduced TRT, not in response to a measured drop, but as a precaution.
Every Sunday: the week’s new conflicts and verdict changes — and nothing else.
Native comments, Twitter mentions, and Reddit threads about this claim — surfaced together so the conversation isn't fragmented across platforms.
Bookmarking — the dossier-vs-overview split is the right call. Most of the time I want overview; sometimes I want receipts.
Would love a "what would change this verdict" RSS feed. Sign me up if it exists.
Initially started TRT to offset the side effects of 25% caloric restriction (1,950 cal daily) - a longevity therapy
Years ago, we ran a caloric restriction longevity experiment, testing a 25% caloric deficit (1,950 kcal/day). Knowing this level of restriction could potentially lower testosterone, we proactively introduced TRT, not in response to a measured drop, but as a precaution.