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 New study finds pot doesn't lower testosterone
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Cool Novice 
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New study finds pot doesn't lower testosterone A new study by Dr. Robert Block at the University of Iowa disputes the commonly held notion that marijuana alters the level of testosterone and other sex hormones. The study contradicted a widely publicized 1974 study by Dr. R.C. Kolodony, which reported decreased testosterone levels in men who smoked marijuana chronically. The U. of Iowa study found that chronic marijuana use had no effect on testosterone, luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, prolactin and cortisol in men or women. Noting that six other studies had failed to show lowered testosterone levels in men, Dr. Block concluded: "It appears that marijuana, even heavy use of the kind that's typical in the United States, doesn't alter testosterone levels." However, he cautioned that heavy use might have other adverse effects, including "possible effects on reproductive function and mild, selective cognitive impairments associated with heavy, chronic use." Block's study is published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence, Vol. 28: 121-8 (1991).     | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 53 |
Without looking at the study for more detail... I don't belive it. Interesting that heavy use doesn't effect Test levels, but can effect reproductive function... If it doesn't make me richer, stronger, smarter, or faster.... I don't want it. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder 
Posts: 853 |
Horseshit. | ||
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Cool Novice
Posts: 46 |
havent any study to back me up. but from "personal" experience, it helps reduce stress, helps you fall asleep & increases your appetite. i'm all for it!!! ------------------ | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 721 |
interesting-I would like to see where he gets his conclusions from-this is very contradictory to everything I have ever read on the subject. ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 60 |
Have not smoked in 10 years but if thats true I will dig out my dug out and one hiter  | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder 
Posts: 475 |
**cough**cough**cough**Interesting**cough** |
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posted April 04, 2001 11:28 AM