Potential benefits of T treatment in older men must be weighed against risks of adverse effects. In young hypogonadal men, physiological T replacement is low risk. In older men, risk–benefit ratios may be less advantageous. Minor adverse effects of T treatment include fluid retention, erythrocytosis, and sleep apnea, problems that may be more common in old men. Of greater concern are possible increases in atherosclerosis and greater risk of prostate cancer. (more…)

Researches with Age Related Eye Disease Study have found that giving supplement of antioxidant and zinc has shown good result in delaying the progress of intermediated age related macular degeneration. Into some extend the supplement can reduce the risk of vision loss. It is still in preliminary screening and examining process, hence some patients with some advance disease circumstance may not benefit from it. But the fundamental key to get better result from this treatment is by having dilated eye exam for the patients. In such observation their retina status can be analyzed and treat with the right dose of supplement taking.

In the study, individuals from age 55 to 80 years with signs of age related macular degeneration (more…)