How to Boost Your Testosterone Levels Naturally!
Some foods and supplements influence testosterone levels in various animals. The two main mechanisms are the direct increase in testosterone levels or suppression of the decrease in testosterone production due to testicular toxicity. Foods or supplements raise testosterone production in three ways: 1) regulating LH, the hormone that stimulates the production of testosterone, 2) regulating testosterone synthase in the testis, and 3) regulating testosterone-degrading enzymes. In contrast, suppression of the decrease in testosterone depends on the antioxidant effect of the foods and supplements. Testosterone and food 1. Protein and fat Nutritional status affects testosterone, and nutritional deficiency lowers testosterone levels. Schoech et al. reported that feeding male jays a high-protein, high-fat diet increased testosterone levels, whereas estrogen levels did not change in females. 2. Garlic Garlic, used in many cuisines around the world, also affects testosterone regulation. ...