can lower bf increase testosterone?

[klootzak]

When cutting down BF do your test levels go up? I think I might have somewhat low test levels for a guy since I can't grow a full beard and also carry high BF seemingly naturally. When I was younger and began lifting weights (from 14-16) I developed body hair on my chest and stomach whereas no other males in the family have this body hair. My middle aged father also developed some hair on his stomach when he started exercising regularly (when he was like 45-50 years old)

So if I cut down to lower BF levels will my testosterone go up at all?

[Guard_Pass_old]

So if I cut down to lower BF levels will my testosterone go up at all?

I'm not sure if this helps but it seems relevant.

Low serum testosterone levels were significantly correlated with low body fat, large loss of body fat, and large weight loss.

http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content...ct/254/23/3337