Beginning around age 30, a man’s testosterone levels begin to decline, and continue to do so as he ages, leading to symptoms such as decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction, depressed mood, and difficulties with concentration and memory. Testosterone plays a large role in male sexuality and reproduction, impacting such factors as sexual and reproductive function, muscle mass, and hair growth, but also has some less “flashy,” albeit equally important, roles like maintaining bone density, levels of red blood cells and a sense of well-being. A wide range of chemical exposures or prescribed drugs like statins also adversely impact testosterone production in men.

 

If you’re a man who’s experiencing symptoms such as decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction, depressed mood, and difficulties with concentration and memory, and you think low testosterone may be to blame, you can have your levels tested. If your levels are low, there are many synthetic and bio identical testosterone products on the market. However, reading the research and past side effects of other synthetic hormone treatments would make me personally want to avoid these types of treatment. Instead, try a natural approach to increasing testosterone. Here are some to consider:

1. Lose Weight: If you’re overweight, shedding the excess pounds may increase your testosterone levels, if you want to naturally boost testosterone then combining weight training with HIIT workouts (high intensity interval training).
2. Consume Plenty of Zinc: The mineral zinc is important for testosterone production and supplementing your diet for as little as six weeks has been shown to cause a marked improvement in testosterone among men with low levels. Zinc picolinate is an effective form you can try, 30-50mgs daily.
3. Reduce Stress: When you’re under a lot of stress, your body releases high levels of the stress hormone cortisol. This hormone actually blocks the effects of testosterone.
4. Eat Healthy Fats: By healthy, this means not only mon- and polyunsaturated fats, like that found in avocadoes and nuts, but also saturated, as these are essential for building testosterone.
5. Limit or Eliminate Sugar from Your Diet: Testosterone levels decrease after you eat sugar, which is likely because the sugar leads to a high insulin level, another factor leading to low testosterone.

Please visit our website www.cdrnaturals.com for more information on this and other great health topics. Remember this article is for information only. Do not make any changes in your diet or lifestyle without first consulting with your preventive health care provider. We always pray for your prosperity and health, 3 John 2, blessings, Donna.