Are testosterone and insulin really important for cardiovascular health?
Yes, definitely. High insulin levels (hyperinsulinemia) are associated with Syndrome X and insulin resistance oppose the action of testosterone and diminish its production. Although insulin is necessary to assimilate sugars from food, high levels pose risk of heart attack by causing hunger and the build up of fat, which then leads to arterial plaquing, constriction and heart disease. High insulin levels also are associated with other conditions associated with cardiovascular disease including type II diabetes, high triglycerides, obesity, hypertension, and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
