By Dr. Mercola
The so-called “digit ratio” could be a strong indicator of men’s vulnerability to COVID-19, as it serves as an indicator of testosterone exposure in utero. Higher testosterone levels, in turn, are deemed protective due to their effects on the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). The finding comes from researchers at the U.K.’s Swansea University, who delved into why more men than women are dying from COVID-19.
It’s been suggested that men may be twice as likely to die from COVID-19 as women,1 and since the length of men’s ring fingers may be related to testosterone levels, the researchers measured the ring …read more
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