Table 2.
Linear regression analyses of free testosterone, lifestyle factors (N = 50)
| Sr. No | Factors | Free Testosterone (ng/mL) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Regression |
Multiple Regression |
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| Coefficient (ββ) | P-value | Coefficient (ββ) | P-value | ||
| 1 | Type of Diet | ||||
| Lacto-Vegan (Vegetarian) | -15.2 | 0.03 | -10.5 | 0.05 | |
| Eggetarian (Vegetarian consuming eggs and egg products) | 8.5 | 0.12 | 5.2 | 0.15 | |
| Non-Vegetarian | 12.3 | 0.01 | 8.7 | 0.03 | |
| 2 | Type of Exercise/Sports | ||||
| Hypertrophy training / Strength training at the gym | 25.6 | 0.001 | 20.3 | 0.001 | |
| Cardiovascular exercise / Sport | 10.4 | 0.04 | 8.5 | 0.04 | |
| No exercise | -5.2 | 0.25 | -3.2 | 0.3 | |
| 3 | Exercise Frequency | ||||
| Intense daily exercise + physical job/activity | 30.1 | 0.001 | 25.6 | 0.001 | |
| Moderately active | 15.3 | 0.02 | 12.4 | 0.02 | |
| Lightly active | 5.6 | 0.1 | 4.5 | 0.12 | |
| No exercise | -10.2 | 0.05 | -8.2 | 0.05 | |
| 4 | Tea Consumption | ||||
| Daily | -8.7 | 0.03 | -6.5 | 0.04 | |
| Several times a week | -3.2 | 0.2 | -2.1 | 0.25 | |
| Rarely / Never | 0 | - | 0 | - | |
| 5 | Carbonated Beverages/Soft Drinks | ||||
| Daily | -12.4 | 0.01 | -10.2 | 0.01 | |
| Several times a week | -5.6 | 0.08 | -4.3 | 0.1 | |
| Rarely / Never | 0 | - | 0 | - | |
| 6 | Caffeine Intake | ||||
| Daily | -10.3 | 0.02 | -8.4 | 0.03 | |
| Several times a week | -4.1 | 0.15 | -3.2 | 0.18 | |
| Rarely / Never | 0 | - | 0 | - | |
| 7 | Tobacco Use | ||||
| Daily | -18.5 | 0.001 | -15.6 | 0.001 | |
| Several times a week | -7.2 | 0.05 | -6.3 | 0.05 | |
| Rarely / Never | 0 | - | 0 | - | |
| 8 | Soya-Based Product Consumption | ||||
| Daily | -14.2 | 0.01 | -12.3 | 0.01 | |
| Several times a week | -6.3 | 0.1 | -5.2 | 0.12 | |
| Rarely / Never | 0 | - | 0 | - | |
| 9 | Junk Food Intake | ||||
| Daily | -16.8 | 0.001 | -14.5 | 0.001 | |
| Several times a week | -8.4 | 0.03 | -7.2 | 0.04 | |
| Rarely / Never | 0 | - | 0 | - | |
| 10 | Dairy Product Consumption | ||||
| Daily | 12.5 | 0.02 | 10.4 | 0.03 | |
| Several times a week | 6.3 | 0.1 | 5.1 | 0.12 | |
| Rarely / Never | 0 | - | 0 | - | |
| 11 | Sleep Duration | ||||
| Less than 6 h | -20.1 | 0.001 | -18.2 | 0.001 | |
| 6 to 8 h | 0 | - | 0 | - | |
| More than 8 h | 15.4 | 0.01 | 12.5 | 0.02 | |
| 12 | Sunlight Exposure | ||||
| Less than 20 min | -10.2 | 0.03 | -8.4 | 0.04 | |
| 20 to 60 min | 5.6 | 0.1 | 4.2 | 0.15 | |
| More than 60 min | 12.3 | 0.02 | 10.3 | 0.03 | |
| 13 | Supplement Use | ||||
| No | 0 | - | 0 | - | |
| Yes (any) | 25.6 | 0.001 | 20.5 | 0.001 | |