Ab fat and test levels.

[BulkMeUp]

I remember reading a few posts (cant seem to find them now) that higher ab fat would/could result in lower test levels. So would i be right to assume that lowering bf/ab fat to relatively low (say 10%?) number, would/could result in increased test levels?

 

[BulkMeUp]

bump .. anyone?

 

[Stu]

well fat cells contain large amount of the aromatase enzyme which is responsible for converting testosterone into estrogen. so reducing your bodyfat would lower the conversion of testosterone to estrogen

 

[DrChiro]

aromatase and estrogen can be stored in adipose....this is the only logic I can think of behind that theory. I couldnt find anything on this topic that really said anything conclusive.

 

[Stu]

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[size=+1]Aromatase activity in human adipose tissue stromal cells: effect of growth factors.[/size]

Lueprasitsakul P, Latour D, Longcope C.

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester 01655.

Adipose tissue is a major, nonglandular site for the aromatization of androgens to estrogens.

 

[BulkMeUp]

Thanks guys. I guess i had better start working at reducing my belly.