The Relationship Between Exogenous Testosterone and Resting Energy Expenditure in Adults: A Systematic Review : Topics in Clinical Nutrition

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The Relationship Between Exogenous Testosterone and Resting Energy Expenditure in Adults

A Systematic Review

Roop, Karen MS, RDN; Coakley, Kathryn E. PhD, RDN; Cohen, Deborah DCN, RDN; Gonzales-Pacheco, Diana DCN, RDN

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Topics in Clinical Nutrition 38(2):p 161-172, April/June 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/TIN.0000000000000318

Abstract

A systematic review was conducted to investigate the association between exogenous testosterone therapy and resting energy expenditure (REE) in adults. Eleven studies met the inclusion criteria (n = 259; 93% male). Results of this systematic review indicate that exogenous testosterone does not significantly affect REE. Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) may not need to adjust individual energy needs based solely on exogenous testosterone therapy. However, this systematic review is limited because of the paucity of studies addressing this topic. RDNs should consider the most current published research regarding use of exogenous testosterone in adults when assessing REE in patients receiving exogenous testosterone therapy.

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