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Why do bodybuilders use testosterone?

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Asked by: Denise Bogadi

Testosterone – whether it’s injected, applied via a patch or cream, or taken by pill – allows athletes to rapidly increase muscle mass beyond what their body would normally manage, and also reduces their recovery time, meaning they can train hour after hour, day after day, with little need to rest their bodies in …

What are the benefits of increased testosterone?

Here’s a list of the potential benefits of high testosterone:

  • Deeper sleep and feeling more rested.
  • Increased energy and focus.
  • Increase in muscle mass and bone health.
  • Decrease in fat mass.
  • Decreased risk of cardiovascular disease and prostate cancer.
  • Increased libido, sexual satisfaction.