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PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 27 (UPI) -- Higher testosterone levels are associated with reduced loss of lean muscle mass in older men, especially those losing weight, U.S. researchers say.

Oct. 27, 2011 - A recent study of men 65 and older finds elderly men with higher levels of testosterone lost less lean muscle mass, especially if they were losing weight. In these men, higher testosterone levels were also resulted in less loss of lower body strength.

High testosterone levels in men may protect against loss of muscle mass as they age, a new study says.

( The Endocrine Society ) A recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology Metabolism found that higher levels of testosterone were associated with reduced loss of lean muscle mass in older men, especially in those who were losing weight. In these men, higher testosterone levels were also associated with less loss of lower body strength.

Eating protein after exercising may help rev up the body's muscle-making machinery, in both young and older men alike, a small study suggests.