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However, there are several ways to increase your testosterone levels naturally so that you can look and feel better.
Particular kinds of food
Several types of research on this subject have been conducted and the conclusion is that you can raise testosterone levels if you eat the right kinds of foods.
Proteins in eggs and whey allow the adrenal glands to keep the levels of testosterone in the body steady. Fruits and vegetables can also have a positive effect on the levels of testosterone in your body. If you are overweight, lose some weight: fat contains enzymes that convert testosterone to estrogen, which means that having a lot of fat in your body increases the chances of developing low testosterone levels. Eating meat can also help you raise your testosterone levels. The protein in nuts can also be very beneficial for elevating your testosterone levels. Studies have shown that nuts, especially peanuts, spike testosterone levels better than other foods. [5]
Weight bearing exercises
Most experts say that weight bearing exercises or strength exercises are an excellent way to increase the levels of testosterone in your body. Train large muscle groups like legs and back in combination with smaller muscle groups to get the maximum effect of these muscular activities on your testosterone levels, instead of training one or two small muscles. Instead of doing many repetitions with a weight that you easily lift, do five repetitions with a weight that's hard for you to lift. Warm up your muscles first, of course. [6]
Limit your alcohol intake
One proven method of increasing your testosterone levels is to limit the amount of alcohol you consume. Alcohol makes your body slow down its production of testosterone and also other hormones because it is busy processing the alcohol to clear it out of your system. The conclusion is straightforward: cut down on drinking, and you will probably seriously boost your testosterone levels. [7]
A lot of sleeping at night
Scientific research shows that people who get a good night’s sleep are able to maintain higher testosterone levels than those who are sleep-deprived. If your testosterone levels are low, try changing your sleeping habits to get a better night’s sleep. [8]
What about marijuana?
To claim that in a real life setting a single herb would be powerful enough (extracts were applied on rodents in studies) to significantly boost or stop muscle growth or have other serious consequences is beyond the scope of my understanding. [9]
Not So “Natural” Alternatives
Since the last couple of years, the so-called steroid "alternatives" are being heavily marketed in strength magazines for men. The ingredients of these supplements include "Glandulars”. What exactly are Glandulars? These are ground-up animal hearts, livers, spleens, brains, pituitary glands, adrenal tissue, and bull testicles. These substances, often mixed with who knows what, are said to boost testosterone. The majority of doctors are strongly against these supplements.
The most famous boosters are filled with bull testicle extracts, under the explanation that they are filled with testosterone which is wrong because testicles produce testosterone but do not store it.
Some of the most famous such products are BSN, T-bomb, Hot Stuff Super X, Alpha Male, Leukic, 6-OXO, Animal Stak 2 and many others, just to mention a few.