The Best Ways To Boost Your Testosterone

 1  EAT FAT, BOOST TESTOSTERONE

    Often thought as a "physique destroyer", dietary fat is actually one of the most critical players when it comes to optimizing natural testosterone production. Long gone are the days in which we associate fat with heart disease and elevated cholesterol levels; it's now recognized as a sure way to increase testosterone levels. In fact, a study published in the "Journal of Applied Physiology" found that diets with higher amounts of monounsaturated and saturated fats have been shown to increase testosterone levels.1

In another study, men who switched from a high-fat diet (13 percent saturated fat) to a low-fat diet (5 percent saturated fat) experienced significantly lower testosterone production rates, and lower circulating androgen levels.2

"Keep in mind that when it comes to dietary fat, it's not just the amount of fat you eat, but also the type of fat," says Don Gauvreau, MSc, co-founder PharmaFreak .

EXAMPLES OF QUALITY MONOUNSATURATED FATS:

Olive oil, almonds, avocados, peanut butter

EXAMPLES OF QUALITY SATURATED FATS:

Red meat, coconut oil, egg yolks, dark chocolate, cheese

2  DON'T AVOID CHOLESTEROL

Testosterone is derived from cholesterol, so it should come as no surprise that if your diet is lacking in cholesterol, you're also more than likely shortchanging yourself when it comes to the muscle-building hormone. Previous research has demonstrated a strong relationship between HDL cholesterol levels and free testosterone levels.3 Keep in mind that the majority of testosterone in your body is bound to proteins, but only the unattached, or free, testosterone is considered bioavailable and readily available for tissue uptake.

Furthermore, incorporating whole eggs into a moderately carbohydrate-restricted diet was shown to improve the lipoprotein profile (increased HDL cholesterol) and reduce insulin resistance in individuals with metabolic syndrome, a constellation of health issues that includes hypertension, abnormally high blood glucose, and other risk factors for heart disease.4

Top cholesterol-containing foods are typically the ones that are high in saturated fats. Some of your best choices are red meat, egg yolks, and seafood such as shrimp, squid, and lobster. Whole eggs are a staple in my diet—I eat three every morning!

3  CONSUME TEST-BOOSTING INGREDIENTS

TESTOFEN® (FENUGREEK EXTRACT)

Testofen®, a standardized extract of fenugreek, is thought http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/7-smart-ways-to-boost-your-testosterone.htmlto support free testosterone levels, muscle mass, and sexual drive in men. While the research is still somewhat new in this area, a study out of Australia found that six weeks of supplementing with a formula containing Testofen® as a major ingredient showed statistically significant increases in performance, sexual function, and satisfaction in healthy adult males.5

ZINC

Zinc is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in testosterone production. Mild zinc deficiency, commonplace among men and women in the United States, has been associated with suppressed testosterone concentrations. A notable study out of Wayne State University in Indiana found that older men who had a mild zinc deficiency significantly increased their testosterone from 8.3 to 16.0 nmol/L—a 93 percent increase!—following six months of zinc supplementation. Researchers of the study concluded that zinc may play an important role in modulating serum testosterone levels in normal healthy men.6

D-aspartic acid (DAA) is an amino acid present in neuroendocrine tissues and is believed to impact hormone levels by increasing the activity of testosterone production. In one human study, 23 men were given a daily dose of 3,120 mg of DAA for 12 days, whereas another group was given a placebo. After just 12 days, the subjects supplementing with DAA experienced an increase in testosterone by an average of 42 percent and luteinizing hormone (LH) by an average of 33 percent. The results of this study show that DAA may have a key role in the regulation of the release and synthesis of LH and testosterone in humans.7

VITAMIN D

Vitamin D is arguably the most important vitamin when it comes to testosterone. A study published in the "Journal of Clinical Endocrinology" examined the relationship between vitamin D supplementation and testosterone levels in men. The authors found that participants with higher levels of vitamin D had significantly higher levels of free testosterone compared to those with insufficient levels of vitamin D.8 Based on these study results, it appears vitamin D has a strong relationship with testosterone levels.

DIINDOLYLMETHANE (DIM)

Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a component of indole-3-carbinol and formed during the digestion of vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower. Research suggests that DIM can help support a healthy balance of the sex hormones estrogen and testosterone in the body. It does this by converting potent forms of estrogen into less potent forms, reducing the overall effects of estrogen in the body.9 The end result is a more balanced hormonal environment for healthy testosterone production!

4   FAVOR MULTIJOINT FREE-WEIGHT MOVEMENTS

Just as your diet has a major influence on testosterone levels, so does how you train. Research has proven time and time again that high-intensity weight training (choosing weights so that you reach muscle failure by 10 reps) can stimulate increases in testosterone secretion. However, you must also choose the right exercises and the right tools of the trade if you want to take full advantage of this T-boost. Essentially, the more muscle mass you stimulate, the more testosterone you'll secrete. A recent study conducted on trained subjects showed that squats stimulated a greater testosterone response when compared to leg presses.10 Stick with multijoint exercises like squats, bench presses, and deadlifts—as they are prime examples of the kinds of compound lifts that'll help significantly jack up your testosterone levels! Since machines better isolate a muscle you're working (less stabilizer activity), they're not as good a choice compared to free weights.

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