{"id":965,"date":"2022-11-14T17:24:09","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T17:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/?p=965"},"modified":"2022-11-14T17:24:10","modified_gmt":"2022-11-14T17:24:10","slug":"12-ways-to-increase-testosterone-levels-naturally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/12-ways-to-increase-testosterone-levels-naturally\/","title":{"rendered":"12 ways to increase testosterone levels naturally"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this article, we will be looking at 12 ways to increase testosterone levels naturally. We will also look at what testosterone is, why it is important, and the downsides of having low testosterone levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/12-ways-to-increase-testosterone-levels-naturally\/#Increase_those_T_levels_naturally\" title=\"Increase those T levels naturally.\">Increase those T levels naturally.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/12-ways-to-increase-testosterone-levels-naturally\/#What_is_testosterone\" title=\"What is testosterone?\">What is testosterone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/12-ways-to-increase-testosterone-levels-naturally\/#Why_is_testosterone_important\" title=\"Why is testosterone important?\">Why is testosterone important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/12-ways-to-increase-testosterone-levels-naturally\/#Low_testosterone_in_men\" title=\"Low testosterone in men\">Low testosterone in men<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/12-ways-to-increase-testosterone-levels-naturally\/#12_ways_to_increase_testosterone_levels_naturally\" title=\"12 ways to increase testosterone levels naturally\">12 ways to increase testosterone levels naturally<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/12-ways-to-increase-testosterone-levels-naturally\/#1_Cut_back_the_stress\" title=\"1. Cut back the stress\">1. Cut back the stress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/12-ways-to-increase-testosterone-levels-naturally\/#2_Be_active\" title=\"2. Be active\">2. Be active<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/12-ways-to-increase-testosterone-levels-naturally\/#3_Get_out_in_the_sun\" title=\"3. Get out in the sun\">3. Get out in the sun<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/12-ways-to-increase-testosterone-levels-naturally\/#4_Sleep\" title=\"4. Sleep\">4. Sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/12-ways-to-increase-testosterone-levels-naturally\/#5_Keep_your_diet_consistent\" title=\"5. Keep your diet consistent\">5. Keep your diet consistent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/12-ways-to-increase-testosterone-levels-naturally\/#6_Balance_out_your_nutrition\" title=\"6. Balance out your nutrition\">6. Balance out your nutrition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/12-ways-to-increase-testosterone-levels-naturally\/#7_Break_bad_alcohol_habits\" title=\"7. Break bad alcohol habits\">7. Break bad alcohol habits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/12-ways-to-increase-testosterone-levels-naturally\/#8_Try_a_testosterone_booster\" title=\"8. Try a testosterone booster\">8. Try a testosterone booster<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/12-ways-to-increase-testosterone-levels-naturally\/#9_Meditate\" title=\"9. Meditate\">9. Meditate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/12-ways-to-increase-testosterone-levels-naturally\/#10_Enjoy_a_healthy_sex_life\" title=\"10. Enjoy a healthy sex life\">10. Enjoy a healthy sex life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/12-ways-to-increase-testosterone-levels-naturally\/#11_Laugh_more\" title=\"11. Laugh more\">11. Laugh more<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/12-ways-to-increase-testosterone-levels-naturally\/#12_Avoid_BPA\" title=\"12. Avoid BPA\">12. Avoid BPA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/12-ways-to-increase-testosterone-levels-naturally\/#12_Ways_to_Increase_Testosterone_Levels_Naturally_The_Final_Word\" title=\"12 Ways to Increase Testosterone Levels Naturally: The Final Word\">12 Ways to Increase Testosterone Levels Naturally: The Final Word<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/12-ways-to-increase-testosterone-levels-naturally\/#References\" title=\"References\">References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increase_those_T_levels_naturally\"><\/span>Increase those T levels naturally.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone \u2013 the primary sex hormone all men want to optimize. Even if we don\u2019t know exactly what it does, we still want top-tier testosterone health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sex drive, assertiveness, muscle building and even competitiveness can all be driven by the potent androgen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, it makes sense that you\u2019d want the tools to top up your supply. Is that a nod? We thought so. Here are 12 ways to increase testosterone levels naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_testosterone\"><\/span>What is testosterone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, we all know what testosterone is. It\u2019s the thing that makes men get big and strong, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Something that gives us a little bit of grit on the football field or makes us overprotective of desk space in the office? Well, you\u2019d be kind of right for thinking that, but not quite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes down to it, men don\u2019t really understand what testosterone really is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Testosterone is a steroid hormone mainly produced in the testes [1].<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>You also create some in your adrenal glands, but in much smaller amounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the changes you experienced during puberty were thanks to testosterone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those masculine traits that started to take precedence in your teens were triggered by the powerful androgen; it turned you from boy to adolescent and adolescent into a man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no mistake that your voice deepened almost overnight \u2013 breaking to a scratchy whisper before dropping an octave or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone also kickstarted your increase in muscle mass and hair growth as well. Let\u2019s not even get started on the mood swings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bearded-man-1024x576-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bearded-man-1024x576-1.jpg\" alt=\"12 Ways to Increase Testosterone Levels in Men Naturally\" class=\"wp-image-969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bearded-man-1024x576-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bearded-man-1024x576-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bearded-man-1024x576-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_testosterone_important\"><\/span>Why is testosterone important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthy levels of testosterone are vital for your well-being \u2013 fact [2].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Body composition, bone health, mood, serious disease risk, and sexual performance are all influenced by them in some way [3][4][5].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s plain to see why testosterone is so important. Topped-up levels just aren\u2019t about muscles and confidence anymore \u2013 the big picture just got bigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone can influence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Muscle size<\/li><li>Body composition<\/li><li>Strength<\/li><li>Bone density<\/li><li>Sex drive<\/li><li>Sperm production<\/li><li>Fertility<\/li><li>Facial, pubic, and body hair<\/li><li>Voice deepening<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, having a well-balanced body composition can help keep you physically healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A respectable ratio of lean mass to body fat is a great way to lower mortality risks, say experts[6].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put plainly, being leaner could help you live longer. Obesity is constantly rising and dragging down life expectancy with it \u2013 especially in the US [7].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental well-being is a growing cause among men worldwide. We\u2019re in an age where\u00a0<em>manning up<\/em>\u00a0isn\u2019t always our go-to tactic, and mindfulness is finally becoming mainstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, ample amounts of testosterone can benefit our mental health too. Harvard says the hormone has the power to impact everything from mood and depression risks through to decision-making [8].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bottom line \u2013 healthy testosterone isn\u2019t just for looking good, but feeling great too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_testosterone_in_men\"><\/span>Low testosterone in men<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Low testosterone has no positives. There isn\u2019t a good side to underperforming androgens, and it\u2019s rife with health risks [9].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, your testosterone doesn\u2019t burn so brightly forever. It peaks toward your late teens and into your twenties before mellowing out toward 30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts say it\u2019ll then start a natural decline and continue all the way into old age [10].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of low testosterone can seriously disrupt life. Signs can start with low sex drive and muscle loss before escalating all the way to depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, sub-par androgens don\u2019t bode well for your well-being \u2013 physical or mental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Low testosterone symptoms include [11]:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Hair loss<\/li><li>Low libido \u2013 aka sex drive<\/li><li>Development of large breasts<\/li><li>Irritability<\/li><li>Brain fog<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>Loss of muscle mass<\/li><li>Weakened bones<\/li><li>Impotency, infertility, and reduced sperm count<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have low testosterone and only experience some symptoms. But that doesn\u2019t mean it isn\u2019t risky to ignore your hormone health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, there are things you can do to set up an environment for testosterone to thrive. Some of them you could start the second you finish reading this article too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start to take control of your testosterone with these 12 ways to increase testosterone levels naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_ways_to_increase_testosterone_levels_naturally\"><\/span>12 ways to increase testosterone levels naturally<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Cut_back_the_stress\"><\/span>1. Cut back the stress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you live for the grind? No such thing as down-time, just go-time? It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re an influential entrepreneur or a single dad gunning for a raise; chronic stress skyrockets cortisol [12].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cortisol is a hormone you release as a response to stress. In short bursts, it can be beneficial, but long-term stress keeps levels elevated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consistently high amounts of cortisol can sever testosterone levels. They share an inverse relationship, meaning that when one goes up, the other must come down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you want to let your testosterone take the lead, you need to cut back on your stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start today by saying no a little bit more. Your family, boss, and co-workers might even admire your assertiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Be_active\"><\/span>2. Be active<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Can\u2019t remember the last time your gym pass got swiped? Inch-thick dust sat on top of your bike saddle? If that\u2019s you, it\u2019s time to be more active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone aside \u2013 exercise is hands down one of the best ways to stay free from disease. Some experts say that low to non-existent levels of exercise can be worse than smoking [13].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It just so happens that being active benefits testosterone levels too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strength training is arguably the most efficient. Regularly lifting heavy weights can give off both short-term and long-term testosterone rewards [14].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building a bit of extra muscle should ramp up your metabolism \u2013 potentially lowering body fat in the process [15].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you more of a cardio guy than an aspiring Arnie? Although weight training might be the optimal tool for testosterone boosts, other exercises can work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The results might not be as pronounced, but HIIT and regular cardio can both be beneficial [16].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Man-active-at-gym-1024x683-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Man-active-at-gym-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"12 Ways to Increase Testosterone Levels in Men Naturally\" class=\"wp-image-966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Man-active-at-gym-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Man-active-at-gym-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Man-active-at-gym-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Get_out_in_the_sun\"><\/span>3. Get out in the sun<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Soaking in a few extra rays a day could boost your testosterone says one study. How? It\u2019s simple once you understand what vitamin D actually does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitamin D3, the active form, acts like a steroid hormone inside your body. Experts say it\u2019s a powerful precursor to testosterone, and deficiencies could contribute to low levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of their studies looked at what\u2019d happen if vitamin D-deficient men spent extra time soaking in the summer sun. Would their testosterone levels take a jump too?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the scientists suspected, just by getting outside and upping their sun time, the test subjects increased their free testosterone levels, too [17].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you want to increase your testosterone naturally, a sun break at lunch might be a wise move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our modern indoor lifestyles make us susceptible to sub-par sun exposure. Men in the US and other northern territories take up a heavy percentage of the 1 billion people estimated to be vitamin D deficient [18][19], which is bad news for their testosterone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get a chance today \u2013 make sure to walk the long way home and aim for 15 to 30 minutes of rays a day. It needs to be on exposed skin, too. Office window seats won\u2019t quite cut it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Sleep\"><\/span>4. Sleep<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chances are, if you\u2019re serious about your health, you\u2019ve got your diet dialled in. You hit the gym regularly and know to take a rest day to recover. Maybe you practice mindfulness too to stay mentally stable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll probably know that sleep is just as vital as any of those things for your health [20].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Poor sleep leaves you physically fatigued, mentally deflated, and all-around flat the next day [21].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no fun, yet so many men do it anyway. Some of us wear no sleep as a badge of honour \u2013 if only we knew what it means for our testosterone.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One study from 2011 saw how sleep loss can significantly reduce testosterone levels. What\u2019s most worrying about the study was that it tested healthy young men too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Daytime testosterone levels took a hit between 10-15% throughout the week-long experiment as a result of sleeping five hours each night [22].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The researchers were also keen to point out that at least 15% of the US working population in 2011 had the same sleeping pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bottom line \u2013 get yourself eight to nine hours of quality sleep every night. Seven should be your minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Keep_your_diet_consistent\"><\/span>5. Keep your diet consistent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Long-standing research shows that what you eat can steer your testosterone levels [23].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overeating, undereating, and yo-yo dieting are never good moves. But research suggests not following a reasonable diet can play havoc with your hormones, too [24].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone doesn\u2019t respond well to obesity, weight fluctuations or constant calorie restriction, so try to avoid these situations [25][26].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best approach is to try and maintain a steady weight without too many drastic changes. If you\u2019re overweight, cut back slightly until you drop a few pounds, then eat at a level that allows you to maintain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weight-class athletes might also want to reconsider their competition weight and stop yo-yo dieting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Nutrition-diet.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Nutrition-diet.jpg\" alt=\"12 ways to increase testosterone levels naturally\" class=\"wp-image-970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Nutrition-diet.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Nutrition-diet-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Nutrition-diet-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Balance_out_your_nutrition\"><\/span>6. Balance out your nutrition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a man, you are what you eat, and your testosterone is too. A well-balanced diet is a great place to start if you want to amplify your androgen production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For years mainstream media have hated fatty foods. If only they knew testosterone is actually made from cholesterol and that they\u2019re vital for masculine health [27].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research suggests that men who don\u2019t get enough healthy fats have higher low testosterone risks [28].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Changes in androgens might be reversible, though \u2013 as long as they fix fats back into their diet. Argan oil and olive oil, avocados, and fatty fish are all great places to start [29][30].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carbs are also heavily demonized but take more flak from fitness fans than TV presenters. According to one study, going carb-free could be holding back your androgen balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The research team saw that a high-carb diet yielded a larger increase in testosterone and a decrease in cortisol (stress hormone) compared to a low-carb counterpart [31].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, ditching starches or getting rid of grains? Try reintroducing healthy carbs back into your routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Break_bad_alcohol_habits\"><\/span>7. Break bad alcohol habits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s fine to enjoy a cold one or two on occasion. Everybody does it, and in moderation, alcohol can be a fun part of socializing and relaxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you already know, though, too much of a good thing can quickly turn sour. Habitual alcohol use isn\u2019t a smart move for your health, and according to research, it negatively impacts reproductive hormones [32].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While a small amount of alcohol can cause your androgens to spike, consistent bingeing or continual drinking actually lowers testosterone [33].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find yourself out most weekends, maybe consider sticking to soft drinks or changing your habits. Even more so if you\u2019re an IPA man, as the hobs used to flavour the brew are said to be estrogenic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women who work out in the hop fields even have to wear protective clothing to stop hops from disturbing their menstrual cycles. Try a short drink instead, or switch to a lighter low-cal beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Try_a_testosterone_booster\"><\/span>8. Try a testosterone booster<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One part of eating a well-balanced diet is bagging all your essential nutrients. Macros might take up the most space in your dietary mind, but micronutrients are just as important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone product relies heavily on certain vitamins and minerals. Vitamin D, as we saw earlier, is one of these, and you can get it from certain foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zinc can also have a considerable impact on testosterone, as well as magnesium and various other minerals like Boron [34][35][36].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deficiencies in these integral micros can tip your testosterone scales toward the low side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, it\u2019s always best to cover all your nutrition bases with a well-balanced diet. But a testosterone booster supplement can offer support in one package. Rather than search the aisles for and then cook lots of different foods, you might be able to take one pill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, with a supplement, you can pick up certain ingredients you might not find in the average grocery store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ashwagandha, for example, is an ancient adaptogen herb able to amplify testosterone, treat anxiety, and even boost muscle building [37][38][39].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a popular choice among high-quality testosterone supplements, but you\u2019re not very likely to find it sat next to aspirin. The same can be said for Asian Ginseng and other testosterone-promoting ingredients too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to shore up any holes in your nutrition?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/testosterone-boosting-ingredients\/\">A testosterone booster\u00a0<\/a>could help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Meditate\"><\/span>9. Meditate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When we think about increasing testosterone, it\u2019s easy to conjure up intense gym montages and a heavy dose of wild, bullish showboating and posturing. After all, that\u2019s what testosterone is all about, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apparently not. It turns out that channelling your inner zen might be one of the best moves for hormone balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One study from 1997 compared how 4-months of transcendental meditation affected cortisol and testosterone levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time, it was well known that chronic cortisol caused both somatic and mental disorders. The team of scientists wanted to see if their meditation methods could help alleviate the symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What they saw was how meditating caused cortisol levels to drop but increased testosterone [40].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The team also speculated that transcendental meditation could reverse the negative effects of chronic stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve never meditated before, let an app like Headspace or Calm guide you. Alternatively, head to Google and pick up a few techniques to teach yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Men-at-yoga-1024x683-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Men-at-yoga-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Men-at-yoga-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Men-at-yoga-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.primemale.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Men-at-yoga-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Channelling your inner zen might be one of the best moves for hormone balance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Enjoy_a_healthy_sex_life\"><\/span>10. Enjoy a healthy sex life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies suggest that a healthy sex life can help out your hormones. According to one paper, although testosterone affects sexual activity, the same might be true in the reverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having sex seemed to hike up the test subject\u2019s testosterone for the rest of the evening [41]. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another study from 1982 suggests that older men who stay sexually active also have higher serum testosterone levels. So, maintaining a healthy sex life isn\u2019t just beneficial for younger men but for all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Laugh_more\"><\/span>11. Laugh more<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Robert Provine, a leading laughter researcher, says: \u201cUntil the scientists work out the details, get in all the laughter you can!\u201d [42]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the leading reasons laughter can help health markers is reducing stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scientists suggest laughing more can help trigger changes we might not even know are happening but might sense a better outlook on life or reduce anxieties and depression [43].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given that poor mental well-being isn\u2019t the best for hormone balance, laughter could genuinely be the best medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laughing and basking in glory as your hometown team takes a win is shown to increase salivary testosterone, too [44].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, making more time to catch the game on a weekend could prove beneficial. Even better if you get out there on the field yourself [45].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Avoid_BPA\"><\/span>12. Avoid BPA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bisphenol A, better known as BPA, is a chemical that\u2019s added to a lot of food containers. Depending on your buying habits, you might also find it in sports gear, canned food, and plastic packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem with BPA is it\u2019s a xenoestrogen, and because it mimics estrogen, can disrupt your endocrine system. Put plainly, BPA has a negative effect on anabolic hormones \u2013 testosterone included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once inside your body, BPA convinces your hormones to change how they act. As a xenoestrogen, it synthetically increases your female hormone levels, which throws off your usual balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research also suggests that xenoestrogens boost blood levels of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) \u2013 a protein that binds testosterone and makes it unusable [46].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, this can only add to the chemical\u2019s destructiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts believe that over 90% of Americans are overexposed to BPA [47]. Use BPA-free plastics, choose BPA-free cosmetics, and avoid pesticides whenever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Ways_to_Increase_Testosterone_Levels_Naturally_The_Final_Word\"><\/span>12 Ways to Increase Testosterone Levels Naturally: The Final Word<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Testosterone is your powerful androgen hormone that maintains more than just muscle. It\u2019s part of almost all your physical and mental health in some way \u2013 so take control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try these 12 ways to increase testosterone levels naturally today. They\u2019re all completely natural, and most rely on small but significant lifestyle changes. Be patient and stay consistent to reap the most rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>[1]&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/26839520\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/26839520<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[2]&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/26839520\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/26839520<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[3]&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/21709300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/21709300<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[4]&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/9345114\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/9345114<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[5]&nbsp;<a 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