How to Increase Testosterone Without Losing Hair

Increasing your levels of testosterone can have a number of desirable effects, including an increase in muscle mass and strength, increased sex drive, additional energy and a prevention against age-related decline in cognitive ability, according to information from the Mayo Clinic. While these are all undoubtedly positives, one potential negative of higher testosterone levels is accelerated hair loss from the conversion of testosterone to DHT.

Instructions

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  Begin taking a prescription DHT blocker such as propecia prior to taking steps to increase your natural testosterone levels. Propecia acts to stop the conversion of testosterone to DHT, preserving your hair follicles and perhaps even restoring some hair that you have already lost. Note that Propecia is not without potential side effects, such as breast enlargement, ejaculation issues, and pain in the testicles.

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  Consider supplementing Propecia with an over-the-counter natural DHT blocker such as saw palmetto. Although according to the medical website Medline Plus, more studies are needed to conclusively determine whether saw palmetto can prevent hair loss; using it as an extra insurance policy in conjunction with propecia will not hurt your cause.

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  Increase your consumption of unsaturated fats throughout the day to help increase your testosterone levels. According to Men's Health, an increase in consumption of unsaturated fats has been positively linked with an increase in testosterone levels. Sample foods containing high amounts of unsaturated fat include nuts (almonds, walnuts, peanuts, ect.), seeds (e.g. sunflower), and oils such as fish, flax and olive.

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  Improve the duration and quality of your sleep to increase your testosterone levels. Testosterone is produced by the body primarily at night while you are asleep, so aim to always get at least seven or eight hours of quality sleep to boost testosterone production. Sleep in a room that is pitch black, with no flashing lights or others distractions. For example, turn your alarm clock around so you are not bothered by the LED readout.