How to Treat Low Testosterone Naturally

Low testosterone levels can cause a variety of male health problems, including depression, low libido, fatigue and unsightly weight gain. While many men try to increase testosterone through costly testosterone injections and other androgen supplements, few realize that in many cases their homone imbalances can be restored naturally. If you suffer from low testosterone levels, here are some effective ways you may be able to increase your levels. Do not start any diet, supplement or exercise program before consulting with a health professional. If you suspect your hormones are out of balance, get your doctor's advice.

Instructions

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  Getting more zinc in your diet is one way to boost low testosterone levels. Zinc is one of the key components in the chemical makeup of this male hormone. Foods naturally high in zinc include red meats, eggs and dairy. You can also get more zinc by taking a multivitamin.

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  Ginseng and saw palmetto are two herbs that have been used for centuries to enhance male function. Ginseng and saw palmetto are inexpensive yet effective in treating low testosterone.

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  Researchers have found that men who eat monounsaturated fats, such as those found in nuts and olive oil, and saturated fats, such as those found in red meat and whole-milk dairy products, had naturally higher levels of testosterone. Choose meat and dairy from grass-fed, pastured animals raised in humane conditions for the highest quality nutrients.

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  Besides adding testosterone boosters to your diet, there are also physical fitness methods to increase testosterone and restore male hormone imbalance. One activity is to exercise with weights. Resistance training like weight lifting and strength training will increase low testosterone levels over time.

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  Getting enough sleep and having sex will also stimulate your body's natural production of testosterone.

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  Eliminating excess body fat also helps improve the testosterone balance. When a person carries too much body fat, it stimulates the production of estrogen, which effectively cancels out the effects of testosterone.

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  Cutting back on alcohol and smoking is also known to have a positive impact on the levels of testosterone. If your body has to spend a lot of energy cleaning out toxins, there are fewer resources to devote to testosterone production.