As men, we often experience high levels of stress and compromise our health, leading to a severe drop in testosterone levels, which has serious consequences to our well being. Learn how to replenish this vital hormone.
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How I Doubled My Testosterone Levels Naturally
This gentleman experienced a severe drop in testosterone levels after enduring significant stress, poor sleep patterns and eating habits. In an effort to turn around his health, he challenged himself to double his testosterone levels in 90 days. He was able to do so successfully by modifying his diet, increasing the amounts of quality fat and cholesterol consumed, and sticking to a diet based on real foods and Paleo principles. He monitored his cholesterol levels during this process and they remained healthy. He also introduced some supplements, such as vitamin D3,fish oil, and whey protein. He adopted approaches to manage stress, improve sleep and remove xenoestrogens (endocrine disrupters) from his life, and improve his exercise routine, all combining to dramatically raise his testosterone levels in a relatively short time.
Indole-3-Carbinol Is a Negative Regulator of Estrogen
Studies published in the Journal of Nutrition indicate that broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables contain significant amounts of a compound called indole-3-carbinol, which has been shown to reduce the estrogen levels that sap testosterone. I3C can even ameliorate tumor growth due to overabundance of estrogen in the body.
Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Testosterone Levels
Vitamin D isn't actually a vitamin, but rather a hormone that the body produces from sun exposure. The National Institute of Health suggests that supplementation of vitamin D has been shown to raise testosterone levels, so for those males who aren't receiving enough exposure to regular sunlight, supplementing with vitamin D (preferably D3) is an excellent way to support increasing testosterone.
Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Testosterone Levels
Vitamin D isn't actually a vitamin, but rather a hormone that the body produces from sun exposure. The National Institute of Health suggests that supplementation of vitamin D has been shown to raise testosterone levels, so for those males who aren't receiving enough exposure to regular sunlight, supplementing with vitamin D (preferably D3) is an excellent way to support increasing testosterone.
Xenoestrogens and Phytoestrogens
This article brings awareness to the ubiquity of household toxins and their effect on our hormones. Common household chemicals that disrupt the body's endocrine system are known as xenoestrogens, and should be avoided if you are attempting to restore and raise testosterone levels. Some easy ways to avoid xenoestrogens are avoid using plastic goods to store and eat food, especially in the microwave, as well as common toxins such as pesticideds and herbicides on food (buy organic!), and fabric softener and cosmetic goods made with non-natural ingredients.
Olive Oil Converts Cholesterol More Easily into Testosterone
Recent studies show that consumption of olive oil allows the body to more easily absorb cholesterol. This article cites studies from Argentina demonstrating how our Leydig cells need cholesterol to produce testosterone, so consuming ample amounts of this healthy fat can help the body's overall testosterone levels.
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