Low Testosterone – Substances

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There’s some mixed evidence about some commonly asked about issues with regards to testosterone. For example, recently with all the legalization, does marijuana affect testosterone? I think there are equal numbers of studies on both sides of that answer. So I don’t know that there is a conclusive answer about marijuana and testosterone. On the other hand, alcohol, especially alcoholism and cirrhosis definitely causes a diminishment of testosterone. Narcotic usage, whether recreational or intended for chronic pain, definitely reduces testosterone.