I get asked
frequently about testosterone therapy and testosterone in general. Many customers are surprised when I start the
discussion with a quiz about their diets.
Foods rich in certain nutrients will help you raise your natural
testosterone levels. Also, eliminating
antagonists to testosterone production will help. I am not a doctor, so as always for the
truest test you should you’re your testosterone levels checked by your doctor
at your next regular appointment to get the facts specific to you. Here are some tips:
Foods that Boost Testosterone
Food that increases testosterone is not just for men, by the way, since women also naturally produce some testosterone in their bodies and it plays a vital roles for them as well, not the least of which is keeping a healthy libido.
The general rule to keep in mind is that you want to focus on foods that contain more protein and fats. Generally, carbs aren’t the answer, except that there are a few carb sources that are phyto-sterols which many believe also help increase your natural testosterone levels.
Despite what common wisdom claims, eatings fats doesn't make you fat, as long as they are natural fats, and not trans-fats. In fact, natural fats help keep you lean. Our bodies were evolved to metabolize natural fats readily. And together with rich protein sources, natural fats also help your body manufacture more testosterone hormone.
Having given you the general rule to follow in selecting foods, good specific choices for foods that increase testosterone would include:
Beef -- Yep, enjoy that juicy steak. Try to keep your beef intake slanted towards actual cuts of meats (strip, flank, roast, filet) and no too much chopped meat like hamburger as there is less control of the amount of and type of fat in those blends.
Chicken and Eggs -- Both are great sources of protein. And make sure you don't throw out the egg yolks as many folks do.
The yolks are loaded with important vitamins like B1 and B2 and nutrients like lutein which maintain healthy eyes. But, they are also a good source for cholesterol, which -- believe it or not -- testosterone is produced from.
And by the way, moderate consumption of egg yolks will not appreciably raise your cholesterol levels either. In fact, almost 90% of your body's cholesterol is manufactured by your liver, not from the foods you eat.
Seafood -- Especially Oysters. Seafood is high in protein, contains basically no carbs, and oysters in particular are loaded with the mineral zinc. Zinc has many functions in the body and just a couple of those are aiding in muscle manufacture and increased testosterone levels. That’s why many people take ZMA (Zinc, Magnesium Aspartate) as a supplement (we have a great Max ZMA product).
Vegetables and Herbs to Boost Testosterone Hormone
Believe it or not, there are also solid non-meat sources that should top your list of the foods that boost testosterone.
Just a couple of these are broccoli and cabbage, and both for the same reason -- that is, because they contain something called Indole-3-carbinol.
Indole-3-carbinol, in simple terms, helps to reduce estrogen. Estogen is the hormone that females produce more of (just like men produce more testosterone). However, men also naturally produce some estrogen.
If you have too much estrogen, it can result in more fat and less muscle, which is all bad for testosterone production.
Garlic is a wonderful herb that contains a potent active ingredient called allicin that helps to increase testosterone.
For a double whammy effect, slice fresh garlic thinly, then crisp lightly in a pan with a bit of butter or olive oil; finally, crack some eggs in the pan for garlic sunny side eggs. Delicious!
This is one of the editor's favorite food that increases testosterone, which he regularly eats for breakfast and helps keep his energy, vitality, and testosterone levels at peak levels.
Foods that Boost Testosterone
Food that increases testosterone is not just for men, by the way, since women also naturally produce some testosterone in their bodies and it plays a vital roles for them as well, not the least of which is keeping a healthy libido.
The general rule to keep in mind is that you want to focus on foods that contain more protein and fats. Generally, carbs aren’t the answer, except that there are a few carb sources that are phyto-sterols which many believe also help increase your natural testosterone levels.
Despite what common wisdom claims, eatings fats doesn't make you fat, as long as they are natural fats, and not trans-fats. In fact, natural fats help keep you lean. Our bodies were evolved to metabolize natural fats readily. And together with rich protein sources, natural fats also help your body manufacture more testosterone hormone.
Having given you the general rule to follow in selecting foods, good specific choices for foods that increase testosterone would include:
Beef -- Yep, enjoy that juicy steak. Try to keep your beef intake slanted towards actual cuts of meats (strip, flank, roast, filet) and no too much chopped meat like hamburger as there is less control of the amount of and type of fat in those blends.
Chicken and Eggs -- Both are great sources of protein. And make sure you don't throw out the egg yolks as many folks do.
The yolks are loaded with important vitamins like B1 and B2 and nutrients like lutein which maintain healthy eyes. But, they are also a good source for cholesterol, which -- believe it or not -- testosterone is produced from.
And by the way, moderate consumption of egg yolks will not appreciably raise your cholesterol levels either. In fact, almost 90% of your body's cholesterol is manufactured by your liver, not from the foods you eat.
Seafood -- Especially Oysters. Seafood is high in protein, contains basically no carbs, and oysters in particular are loaded with the mineral zinc. Zinc has many functions in the body and just a couple of those are aiding in muscle manufacture and increased testosterone levels. That’s why many people take ZMA (Zinc, Magnesium Aspartate) as a supplement (we have a great Max ZMA product).
Vegetables and Herbs to Boost Testosterone Hormone
Believe it or not, there are also solid non-meat sources that should top your list of the foods that boost testosterone.
Just a couple of these are broccoli and cabbage, and both for the same reason -- that is, because they contain something called Indole-3-carbinol.
Indole-3-carbinol, in simple terms, helps to reduce estrogen. Estogen is the hormone that females produce more of (just like men produce more testosterone). However, men also naturally produce some estrogen.
If you have too much estrogen, it can result in more fat and less muscle, which is all bad for testosterone production.
Garlic is a wonderful herb that contains a potent active ingredient called allicin that helps to increase testosterone.
For a double whammy effect, slice fresh garlic thinly, then crisp lightly in a pan with a bit of butter or olive oil; finally, crack some eggs in the pan for garlic sunny side eggs. Delicious!
This is one of the editor's favorite food that increases testosterone, which he regularly eats for breakfast and helps keep his energy, vitality, and testosterone levels at peak levels.
Carbohydrates
There is some
limited research that shows certain carbs help testosterone production. Phyto-sterols contained in oatmeal and rice
bran oil have been shown to be helpful to testosterone production.
Finally, an herb called Tribulus terrestris is something that elite athletes and bodybuilders use to boost their testosterone levels.
Tribulus terrestris is both a libido enhancer (and has been proven in multiple clinical trials in this regard) and has an ability to increase testosterone.
How does it work? Well, our bodies contain something called luteinizing hormone. One of luteinizing hormone's functions is to command the production of testosterone in our bodies. As we age, the level of luteinizing hormone gradually diminishes. Tribulus terrestris helps by naturally boosting the levels of luteinizing hormone which, therefore, can help our bodies produce more of the testosterone hormone again.
Finally, an herb called Tribulus terrestris is something that elite athletes and bodybuilders use to boost their testosterone levels.
Tribulus terrestris is both a libido enhancer (and has been proven in multiple clinical trials in this regard) and has an ability to increase testosterone.
How does it work? Well, our bodies contain something called luteinizing hormone. One of luteinizing hormone's functions is to command the production of testosterone in our bodies. As we age, the level of luteinizing hormone gradually diminishes. Tribulus terrestris helps by naturally boosting the levels of luteinizing hormone which, therefore, can help our bodies produce more of the testosterone hormone again.
4x Nutrition
has numerous products with Tribulus in it, a few are Trib 650, Finaflex PCT,
Pro Supps Halotropin and USP’s PRIME to name a few.
There are many
other herbs and vitamins that many believe increase natural testosterone
production so for more information you should come check out some of those
natural anabolic optimizers at the store and talk to one of our Certified
Fitness Nutrition Coaches to learn more.
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