What to Know About the Male Athlete Triad
The Female Athlete Triad--a trifecta of low energy availability, menstrual irregularities, and impaired bone health--has been well documented for the last 30 years, but there is growing evidence a similar syndrome in male athletes exists. A decline in athletic performance accompanied by low energy availability, low testosterone, and poor bone health constitutes the Male Athlete Triad (MAT)...