Testosterone (Man Juice) as a Truth Serum: I think they’re lying…
From: David A Gabel, ENN – Testosterone is the number one male hormone. It is what is thought of when considering an individual’s masculinity, and is normally associated with aggression. A new research study from the University of Bonn has also found a surprising attribute that can be attributed to testosterone. It fosters social behavior. Individuals with increased levels of testosterone were shown to lie less frequently than their counterparts with a lower levels. In an incredible twist, the hormone known for increased libido and muscle building, risky behavior and macho posturing, is now also known for telling the truth.
Lead author, Dr. Matthias Wibral stated that previous studies on testosterone only correlated the hormone with the person’s behavior. According to Wibral, this approach does not offer any insights into the causes for the behavior, stating, “For testosterone does not only influence behavior; behavior, in turn, also influences hormone levels.”
The team of scientists from the University of Bonn Center for Economics and Neuroscience (CENS), set about to prove their theory through a behavioral experiment involving 91 healthy men. Of this group, 46 were treated with testosterone by applying it to the skin in a gel form. The others were given a placebo. Their hormone levels were checked the next day by endocrinologists. Read more…
