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The interesting point in this study and one they reference is that >... After adjusting for possible confounding variables, BMI was an independent risk factor
by nabla9 6y ago
The interesting point in this study and one they reference is that
>... After adjusting for possible confounding variables, BMI was an independent risk factor for low testosterone level
In other words, even adjusting for obesity, consuming sugar-sweetened beverages is a risk factor. There is other sugar -> low testosterone link, separate from sugar -> fat -> low testosterone with adjusted odds ratio 2.29.
- serverholic 6y agoIt's also possible that sugar-sweetened beverages are a proxy for something else. You can't establish causation with studies like this.