Effects of a Low Carb Diet on Erectile Function and Serem Testosterone in Men With Metabolic Syndrome

Effects of a Low Carb Diet on Erectile Function and Serem Testosterone in Men With Metabolic Syndrome

Investigate if low carb diet could increase serum testosterone level in hypogonadic men

Randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of low carb diet in men with metabolic syndrome and low testosterone level. The inclusion criteria is men with metabolic syndrome and serum total testosterone below 300 ng/dL. They will randomized to perform a low carb diet or a traditional low fat diet for metabolic syndrome. The follow up will be of three months with a once a month visit. Even though these men will be looked at their sexuality and life style. They will be monitoring by urologists and nutritionists during the study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• metabolic syndrome, serum testosterone level below 300 ng/dL

Exclusion Criteria:

• active cancer, diet allergies, psychological incapability