Quote Originally Posted by flatscat View Post
Please let me restate:

While I believe testosterone increases the oxidation rate of the body's ability to break down carbs, lower E2 levels may be the better answer. But, no doubt, higher t levels coupled with lower E2 levels almost definitely increase oxidation of carbs.

I believe this (lower t levels and higher E2 levels) is one of the main reasons for the overwhelming obesity rates in our young folks going through and after puberty these days (of course also and in conjunction with the diet and amount of activity these days - so many hormones and chemicals in the standard American diet - and increase of inactivity).
i agree with this statement! just think, Europeans smoke, eat all day, fats, breads, chips... you name it! but most are in good shape and obesity is not even an issue there. so what is the difference between them and us? processed food vs. organic foods! proceed food (chemicals as Flats stated) will screw up your hormones and you end up with low T and high e2, and obesity thereafter!