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How to Gain Testosterone

Having healthy testosterone levels is very important in the overall state of a man's health. Testosterone is one of the most important male hormones in the body. Having low levels of Testosterone, can negatively affect a man's mood, physical features, even a man's sex drive. Attributes such as prostate health, seminal health, deep voice quality, body and facial hair, and fertility, can all be attributed to testosterone levels. If you are suffering from low testosterone levels, there a number of treatments available that can help you restore normal testosterone levels.

Things You'll Need

  • Doctor's advice
  • Herbs
  • Fresh meats
  • Saturated fats
  • Vitamins
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Instructions

  1. Anabolic Steroids and Supplements

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      Get an anabolic steroids from your doctor. Anabolic steroids can be taken in the form of injection, gels or creams, or transversally through a patch. They promote the development of masculine, male characteristics through the production of the hormone testosterone. Injection is the fastest, and most effective method. It can also be painful, and even dangerous if not supervised by a medical professional.

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      Apply gels directly to the skin, usually once to two times a day as prescribed. Gels are found to be the next effective method compared to injections, although they can cause mild side effects and/or skin irritation.

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      Patches are found to be the third most effective method. Drawbacks include skin irritation, as well as cost and being found less effective.

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      Be aware of risks. Ingesting testosterone supplements can be used to boost testosterone levels and build muscle, but are not without risks and side effects. Ingesting anabolic steroids and supplements can cause harsh side effects, including hair loss, breast tissue growth, acne and weight gain. Some of the more serious risks includ infertility, heart disease and even death. Anabolic steroids should not be taken without a medical professional.

    Natural Testosterone Replacement Methods

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      Eat more fats. The body needs healthy levels of fat in your diet to produce adequate amount of testosterone in the body. Eating a diet with more healthy fats, such as seeds, nuts, fish, olive and vegetable oil, can increase levels of testosterone in your body.

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      Lose weight. Having higher body fat levels also means having higher estrogen levels. Body fat contains many enzymes that can convert good male testosterone into the female hormone estrogen. Having lower body fat levels will increase male testosterone levels.

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      Take vitamin C every day, as well as zinc, as these have been shown to boost corticall levels, allowing your body to produce more testosterone. Vitamin C and zinc have also been showed to reduce enzyme production in fat cells that can turn healthy testosterone into estrogen.

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      Get more sleep. Getting at least six to eight hours of sleep every day can result in up to a 30 percent increased production in testosterone levels, especially during the morning and late evening. The body produces testosterone most effectively while sleeping, and efficient sleep is needed for optimal testosterone production.

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      Lift weights. Exercising through lifting weights can force the body into creating more testosterone quickly, as well as lowering estrogen levels. Working out major muscle groups by doing compound exercises increase testosterone and build muscle more quickly.

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