Testosterone Foods: 7 Best Foods to Instantly Boost Testosterone

Posted by Vishal Kaushik on December 14th, 2020

The levels of testosterone may change hour to hour. Its frequency is highest in the morning and lowest in the night. Also, its levels are on its peak at the age of 20-30 years and start to go down after 30 to 35.

Testosterone is responsible for many physical changes. These physical changes include :

  • Growth of the penis and testicles
  • Getting tall
  • Growth of the public hair
  • Growth of facial and body hair
  • Deepening of the voice
  • Building muscles and strong bones

Men needs the normal levels of testosterone for sperm production and for having children. Sometimes the levels of this hormone get disbalanced, which may result in many health issues.

Symptoms of low testosterone levels in men include:

  • Enlarged or tender breasts

Later, this drop in testosterone levels can lead to infertility, reduced muscle and bone strength and less energy. If you adopt a healthy lifestyle and take proper nutrition, it can help in boosting testosterone hormone levels to some extent.

Testosterone Boosting Foods:

Here, we are going to discuss about the main foods that will really help you to boost testosterone levels.

1. Sweet Potatoes:

Sweet potatoes are a rich source of potassium, manganese, vitamin A and vitamin C, which play an important role in testosterone production.

2. Brazil Nuts:

Brazil nut comes with magnesium, protein, healthy fat, zinc and other essential minerals such as selenium. Selenium works to boost the levels of this hormone in men. It also improves sperm quality, its volume, production and mobility.

3. Kale:

Kale is rich in fibers, magnesium and potassium. These elements works to boost digestion and cardiovascular health and help to increase the levels of testosterone.

4. Pumpkin Seeds:

Pumpkin seeds contains an element called, zinc, which helps to build muscles, increase sperm count and testosterone levels. These small seeds also come with vitamins and essential minerals which helps to boost libido and increase testosterone levels.

5. Chia Seeds:

Chia Seeds are super-food, containing zinc, iron, potassium and magnesium. All these nutrients works to produce and boost testosterone levels. These seeds are also rich in protein and carbohydrates.

In addition to this, They are also rich in omega-3 fatty acid and anti-inflammatory fats. Because of its high vitamin content, these seeds are a potent solution to low testosterone levels.

6. Pomegranates:

Pomegranate is known for its fertility and sex drive boosting properties. Its antioxidant contents help to support heart health and reduce stress. A study found that the consumption of pomegranate juice may increase testosterone levels in their saliva 3 times a day.

7. Onions:

Onion comes with many essential nutrients, minerals and antioxidants. In addition to this, it can play a vital role in increasing levels of testosterone hormone. A research stated that the daily consumption of fresh onion juice can significantly increase the levels of this hormone.

A study on mice stated that a daily consumption of onion or its juice for four weeks can increase total serum counts, mobility and testosterone levels.

Additional Tips:

As we have previously discussed in this article that making some changes in lifestyle and eating habits may also help in this regard. They may include :

(1) Yoga, medication or workout may play an important role in treating erectile dysfunction (ED). These activities help to improve your physical as well as mental health. Also it helps to boost the blood circulation in the body.

(2) Obesity may leads to a decrease in sex drive. You just need to focus on your weight, maintaining a healthy weight can help you a lot in this regard.

(3) Vitamins and some mineral supplements can be helpful in the treatment of Erectile dysfunction. Many essential vitamins such as vitamin B12, folic Acid and other B-complex vitamins help to enhance sexual performance and treat erectile dysfucntion (ED) in men.

(4) L-Citrullin (arginine) is an amino acid which is found in a variety of food supplements. It helps to calm blood vessels and is highly effective in erectile dysfunction treatment. It also helps to distribute blood in the penile area.

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