Higher Test Levels

Does anyone know of any common foods which promote the production and increase natural testosterone levels?

A diet that is high carb, adequate fat and moderate protein maximizes testosterone vs. other options. There was a good thread with interesting links about this on Lyle McDonald’s board () some time ago.

I take zinc supplements in addition to my normal vitamine tablettes. The zinc in normal vitamine supplements isn’t enough for the average guy.

If you want a higher testosterone level, just take “sarsaparillla root” that’s right, the stuff they used to make root beer with. One warning thought, don’t screw with your testosterone level unless you know what your doing, or you could have major problems.

Tongkat ali

Tongkat Ali is not a common food, I am already aware of it. Thanks though :)

A high carb diet will raise SHBG, so even if it does raise total testosterone, which I doubt very much (but will look at the link), it will lower free testosterone. Fat intake, on the other hand is good for testosterone.

Here’s my prescription:

- Squats, deadlifts and bench presses 2x a week
- Do cardio 2-3x a week
- Sleep 8 hours a night
- Eat a healthy diet with more emphasis on protein, veggies, complex carbs and omega-3 fatty acids
- Drink 3-4 liters of water per day
- Don’t smoke (cigs or pot)
- Vitamin and mineral supplement once a day
- Have sex often (preferably with a new girl every few months)

I think I will start following this advice. :D

Yes, under normal circumstances the body does a pretty good job of adjusting.

Something not mentioned yet is the importance of eating enough calories. Starve yourself and T will plummet. Getting hammered on booze knocks T way down too.

Another consideration on the dietary front is not being way too fat. Don’t eat so much that you get too porky. Lots of fat -> lots of aromatization -> more estrogen, which is a negative feedback on testosterone production.

I doubt the specific foods eaten make all that much difference. There are exceptions. I wouldn’t live on soy or munch on hops.

Here is a two-part article about macronutrient ratios and testosterone:
http://www.thin kmuscle.com/art … don/diet-01.htm
http://www.thin kmuscle.com/art … edon/diet02.htm

Those pages are slow to load for me and stalled a few times. Here they are in Google’s cache:
Part 1
Part 2

Quote from toward the end:

I’m not buying the carbs. Maybe it’s different for girls. I need to do more research on this.

Be careful with zinc supplements. Zinc in excess from supplementation can interfere with copper absorption and lower the immune system while imparing blood cell formation. Also, it can decrease HDL cholesterol which puts you more at risk for heart disease. You can get plenty of zinc in a good diet (beans, lean meats, etc.)

UNSATURATED fats are best to help testosterone and for shoring up a good circulation. Eat plenty of nuts and good protein like chicken or tuna. Cook with olive oil. Carbs are needed for energy, but eat complex carbs like whole wheat products so that your insulin levels stay in check.

Most importantly to boost natural testosterone is weight bearing exercise. Building muscle mass causes an increase in testosterone. It is not quite that simple, but eating a good diet and exercising is about the best prescription for any problem a person has. Of course, there are a lot of theories out there, but I just felt like giving mine.

Damn, I’m getting my ass kicked all over that forum. Still, he knows his stuff.

I wouldn’t do deadlifts twice a week.

Sat fats are best for test. Diets low in total fat or high in “good” fat lower test.