Low testosterone may make sugar far more harmful to your liver
Scientists have discovered that low testosterone and a high-fructose diet can work together to worsen fatty liver disease in mice.
ScienceDaily reports that scientists have discovered that low testosterone and a high-fructose diet can work together to worsen fatty liver disease in mice.
Unexpectedly, changes in gut bacteria appear to drive this harmful interaction, revealing a potential new target for preventing liver damage.
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