Tips to Increase Testosterone Naturally- Simple Tips for Men

Friday, May 1, 2009 2:34
Posted in category Health & Fitness

Testosterone is the primary male hormone. It is the hormone that gives you your male characteristics. It is the most significant androgen. Androgen in Greek refers to “man maker”.

Perhaps this explains the significance of testosterone in males. However testosterone begins declining after the age of 30 which leads to a whole lot of changes in your body.

Listed below are some easy tips to enhance testosterone production and secretion naturally:

1: Focus your weight training on compound exercises- Regular and intense exercise can do wonders for your testosterone levels. However, it is compound exercises that produce the best results. These are the exercises that stimulate multiple muscle groups at the same time. Some of the best examples of such exercises include squats, deadlifts, bench press and chin ups.

2: Include Essential Fatty Acids in your diet- EFAs (Essential Fatty Acids) such as flax seed oil promote more testosterone production in the body. They are also the best healthy fats you can consume for a muscle building diet. Oily fish such as sardines, salmons and mackerels are the best source for getting your essential fatty acids. Most poeple think that fat is bad for them and that they should avoid fat altogether but one thing that you need to understand is that all anabolic steroids are produced in cholesterol and so your diet should contain adequate amount of essential fatty acids such as Omega 3.

3: Avoid too much soy-Try not to eat too many foods containing soy products, as soy is known to increase estrogen and lower testosterone.

4: Avoid drinking too much alcohol- Drinking excessive alcohol as well as smoking can lead to lower testosterone levels. You must therefore, quit drinking alcohol and smoking.

5: Get quality sleep time- Sleep is not just good for your testosterone production but also for your HGH or human growth hormone secretion. Sleep deprivation builds up stress and increases Cortisol levels which inhibits and diminishes testosterone production. HGH or human growth hormone, on the other hand, is secreted during the first few phases of deep sleep and lack of sleep affects HGH secretion negatively. This makes you look tired and older than your years.

6: Decrease stress in your life- Stress raises cortisol levels and lowers testosterone levels. So if you think you are overly stressed by things such as your job, partner, or anything else, try to make some changes to becoming less stressed out. You will become more healthy overall as well.

Moreover, there are some natural supplements that are packed with potent herbs and other natural ingredients that can boost your testosterone production naturally and without any side effects.

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