Testosterone is the sex hormone in men. It carries out a whole range of functions from improving sex drive to building muscles, from strengthening bones to maintaining reproductive health. In a nutshell, it is responsible for many qualities that make men masculine.
Hence, it pays to be attentive to your Testosterone levels. Of all the ways in which you can boost your Testosterone levels, diet plays a vital role. There are a handful of foods that perform this task and here are some of them below:
Sardines
Sardine is a very mouth-watering delicacy, especially when eaten with a loaf of bread. According to findings, these small fishes contain high amounts of vitamin D which significantly affect the production of Testosterone in a positive way. Eating a healthy serving of sardine daily will ensure you’re getting the right amount of nutrients that will, in turn, make a difference in your T-levels.
Garlic
Garlics are eaten worldwide for their unique flavor, preservative properties and health benefits. In fact, these little bulbs bring their A-game in boosting Testosterone by cutting out a stress hormone called Cortisol. High levels of Cortisol in the body reduce muscle gains and this, in turn, has a negative impact on your T-levels. Hence, if Cortisol is reduced, Testosterone can function better. Garlic is best eaten raw because the compound it contains, Allicin, is in higher amounts than when it is cooked.
Eggs
In Nigeria, eggs are a staple food and because people like to consume them, they can easily be leveraged to spike up those T-levels. Egg yolks are rich in Cholesterol which encourages higher levels of Testosterone. A serving of three eggs a day will do the magic as long as you have no pre-existing Cholesterol issues.
Cabbage
Oestrogen is not necessarily a bad hormone as it is in fact, the major hormone in women as Testosterone is for men. Men have some level of Oestrogen as well but it becomes a problem when this level surpasses a certain limit and this is where Cabbage comes into play. Cabbage contains a chemical called indole-3-carbinol which helps to rid your body of excess Oestrogen. Studies have shown that dietary indole-3-carbinol ameliorate the effects of excess Oestrogen on the body.
Bananas
These curved fruits are rich in the enzyme Bromelain which has been found to boost libido. In addition to maintaining energy levels and reducing antioxidants, Bananas are also high in B vitamins like Riboflavin which is needed by the body to produce Testosterone.
Spinach
Spinach has been proven to be a tried-and-tested food for boosting Testosterone in men. Its richness in Magnesium, Vitamin B6 and Iron which are all known to positively impact Testosterone levels makes it a super food on this list!
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