A lot of men nowadays are complaining about their low testosterone levels and looking for ways to increase them. The problem is, most people totally neglect the real issue which is what's causing their testosterone levels to decrease. We live in a world conquered by stress and bad habits which is affecting not just out testosterone levels, but our lives and health in general. We should learn how to protect ourselves before having to seek out solutions. What's better than learning about the actual causes of low testosterone so we can avoid them and change them before it's too late. In today's video, we will be talking about testosterone and its role in the human body. We will also talk about 7 foods and 3 habits that decrease it.
#1 Testosterone and its role in the human body
Testosterone is a hormone found in humans, both male and female. Testosterone is primarily produced by the testicles in men. It is responsible for men's sexual health and characteristics such as genitalia, sperm production, increased bone and muscle mass, the growth of body hair. It is also associated with sex drive, the way men store fat in the body, red blood cell production, and even a man's mental and psychological health and moods.
#2 Habits That kill Testosterone Levels
1) Stress
When it comes to testosterone, stress is the number one enemy. When you get stressed, the brain releases a hormone called cortisol. Cortisol and testosterone have an inverse relationship which means when cortisol levels increase, testosterone levels drop.
2) Staying up too late at night
Sleep doesn't only affect the amount of energy you'll have the next day, but it also affects the regulation of the hormones of the body. Not getting enough sleep consistently causes a huge hormonal imbalance and that can contribute to your testosterone levels dropping drastically.
3) Diet
When it comes to testosterone, foods that contain zinc, vitamin D, magnesium, and amino acids may be key to keeping the levels healthy and balanced. Some foods including soy products, dairy products, alcohol, and specific fats may lower testosterone levels. A person can ensure that they are getting the right nutrients by following a balanced diet.
#3 Foods That Are Testosterone Killers
1) Soy-Based Products
Edamame, tofu, soy milk, and miso are proven to be associated with low T levels. For example, research in 35 men found that soy protein isolate for 54 days resulted in decreased testosterone levels according to the U S A national institutes of health. They contain phytoestrogens which are the plant-based substance that is similar to estrogen in humans. Consuming phytoestrogen can lead to a decrease in T levels by altering hormone levels and reducing testosterone.
2) Alcohol
A study in 19 healthy adults showed that consuming 1 to 2 standard alcoholic drinks daily decreased T levels by 6.8% in three weeks. Another study reported that alcohol intoxication was associated with increased testosterone in women but decreased levels in men...
3) Processed foods
one study in 209 men showed that those who consumed the highest amounts of trans fats had 15% lower levels of testosterone than those with the lowest intake.
4) Fried foods
Fried foods are also very high in sodium. Sodium leads to hypertension and high blood pressure which are the leading causes of erectile dysfunction...
5) Sugar
Sugar is in almost everything. It plays a massive role in screwing up your testosterone levels. The problem is, sugar is in everything, and the average person consumes about 19 teaspoons of sugar daily.
.6) Vegetable oils
Studies have found that increased total fat intake boosts testosterone and increased saturated fatty-acids improve testosterone and more intake of monounsaturated fatty-acids enhances testosterone levels. However, these unhealthy polyunsaturated fatty acids do the complete opposite of that...
7) Poor quality meat
Hormones used to treat non-organic, factory-farmed meats are suspected to possibly interfere with normal human hormone production.
#4 Conclusion
Testosterone is involved in health and well being. You should protect its levels and keep them healthy and balanced by avoiding stress, getting good sleep, and eating well. Health is wealth.
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