Natural Ways To Increase Testosterone

Testosterone hormone is produced by testicles in men. It is responsible for development of male sexual characters like physical strength, muscle mass, body shape, body hair, deep voice, sexual function etc. Erectile dysfunction occurs when testosterone level is reduced. But this is not the only cause for erectile dysfunction.

Causes for low testosterone levels:

Age: The testosterone level in blood start reducing as age advances .Usually it starts between 35 to 45 years of age. Irrespective of age the andropause in men sets in as the testosterone level starts dipping.

Injury to testicles: Testicles are prone to injury as they are suspended outside the abdomen. Injury to both testicles can reduce testosterone production

Infection of testicles: If mumps infection during adolescence or early adult hood involves testicles it may affect testosterone production

Cancer treatments: The treatments for cancers like chemotherapy or radiation therapy may temporarily cause reduction of testosterone levels. But some times it may become permanent.

Diseases : Chronic kidney related diseases, Cirrhosis of liver, Sarcoidosis, chronic illness  etc can also cause low testosterone levels .

Medications: Corticosteroid medications and medicines used to treat prostate cancer can cause lowered testosterone level.

Apart from the above mentioned reasons alcoholism, stress, insufficient exercise, obesity and a poor diet which is not rich in nutrients can also cause lowered testosterone levels.

Symptoms of lowered testosterone levels

• Erectile dysfunction
• Obesity
• Osteoporosis
• Infertility
• Low sexual drive
• Fatigue or weakness
• Enlarged male breasts
• Decreased body hair
• Loss of muscle mass
• Depression
• Loss of concentration.
• Mild anemia

Simple natural ways to increase testosterone level

• Increased weight or obesity leads to increased estrogen levels. Increased estrogen lowers testosterone level. Hence try to shed excess fat. Do not fast or skip meals to shred excess fat. Once again poor eating habit reduces testosterone level. Losing 2kgs of weight per month is always ideal.
• Do not take a diet which is very high in protein. Reduce carbohydrates, sugar and oil content in daily diet.
• Regular eating habit prevents frequent fluctuation of hormonal level.
• Exercise regularly.
• Perform sex frequently specially in morning. Frequent sex reduces weight and increases testosterone levels.
• Eat pea nuts, pea nut butter and olive oil.
• Reduce alcohol intake
• Relax and try to distress. Yoga and meditation help to reduce stress level.

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» left by brent from denver (2 years 27 days ago.)

"Do not take a diet which is very high in protein." BS! Take a higher lean protein diet with lots of veggies to an active lifestyle and see a BIG increase in natural testosterone. Low protein diets reduce muscle mass and will lower your testosterone levels.
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» left by ttt from uuu (332 days 7 hours ago.)

u r right!!!!!!

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» left by dan from australia (1 year 296 days ago.)

he did say "very high" meaning going to extremes. This is for the average person. Obviously training goals require greater intake of protein. But its the RATIO thats important here, you can consume higher levels of protein and also carbs, but if its 50/50 then you are in a safe position.
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» left by SARBJIT BEDI from NEW DELHI (1 year 47 days ago.)

Dr.Suri,

 

I have read your article and am pleased to read the contents.

 

They are simply excellent.

 

Are there any ways to increase testosterone, the ayurvedic way (any food items that are beneficial).  Please forward the same through E-mail to me.

 

Thanks,

 

SARBJIT BEDI

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