Testosterone and Body Composition
Testosterone and Body Composition: Why Fat Loss Is Not Linear on TRT Testosterone replacement therapy improves body composition. It does not guarantee steady scale decline week after week. Many men begin TRT expecting immediate, linear fat loss. When that does not happen, they assume the therapy is failing. In reality, the physiology of testosterone and body composition is more complex. Understanding metabolic reality prevents premature discontinuation and reduces unnecessary dose escalation. What Testosterone Actually Does in Body Composition Testosterone influences: Lean muscle protein synthesis Insulin sensitivity Fat distribution patterns Basal metabolic rate Red blood cell...
