Total testosterone, adiponectin and adropin in a group of men: Relation to age

Abstract

Background: Levels of lipid profile and total testosterone in men are affected by age. Levels of adiponectin, an adipocytokine, and adropin, a peptide hormone are altered also by the effect of age. Many age-related health consequences could be related to these changes. Aim of this study is to find out levels of lipid profile, total testosterone, adiponectin and adropin in a group of Upper Egyptian men and find out effect of age on them. Methods: 83 male subjects were enrolled in this study and divided into two groups: group A: aged from 18 to <30 years, and group B: aged from ≥ 30 to 50 years. Lipid profile parameters, total testosterone, adiponectin and adropin were measured. Results: Group B showed higher TC, TG, and LDL-c levels, and lower total testosterone, adiponectin, and adropin levels. Conclusion: Progressing in age is associated with dyslipidemia, lower testosterone, adiponectin, and adropin levels.