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Had a blood test that showed low vitamin d (17.5) and low testosterone (284). could these be related? i am a 31 year old male.

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Possibly: There is some research, largely done in animals, where receptors for the action of vitamin D in various tissues were "knocked out." When vitamin D was "knocked out", sperm count was sometimes reduced. Also noted is some seasonal variation in testosterone levels being lower in the winter, like vitamin D is when there is less sun exposure. Recommended daily intake is 400-600 IU daily

Answered 8/27/2014

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