The Importance Of Vitamins & Minerals

The human body is a well-oiled machine, and the endocrine system requires certain fuel sources for each of the hormones it produces.  This includes testosterone, which relies heavily on the vitamins and minerals in food to produce effectively.

Testosterone production relies to some degree on vitamin D, which is most commonly found in dairy products like cheese, milk, and cottage cheese.  There is also some evidence to support that omega-3s, found in fish, can help to boost testosterone levels.  However, the most relevant foods that increase testosterone are those high in zinc, like oysters, beef, and beans.

Taking a daily vitamin supplement of vitamin D, zinc, and omega-3 fish oil can help to stimulate the increase of testosterone, and compliment the dietary changes that makes use of these vitamins and minerals.

The Best Foods That Increase Testosterone

Though the big-3 of testosterone development (vitamin D, zinc, and omega-3) can be found in a wide variety of foods, the following are widely considered extra-rich and the best to increase testosterone levels:

• Oysters – High in protein and especially zinc, just one serving of raw or cooked oysters can increase testosterone levels.  Fried oysters, however, are off the menu.

• Beef – Also Packed with protein and zinc, a few grilled or broiled cuts of lean steak a week is a savory way to boost testosterone.

• Beans – Baked, navy, kidney, and lima beans are high in nutrition and zinc to help increase testosterone.  Eat as many as you like, whenever you like, because they are also low in fat.

• Chicken & Turkey – Skinless, boneless chicken and turkey are high in protein and low in fat, just remember that frying often removes much of the nutrients needed to increase testosterone levels.

• Eggs – We all know that eggs are high in protein and cholesterol, but did you know that a slightly elevated cholesterol level can help stimulate the production of testosterone?  If you already have high cholesterol, use eggs with care, no more than 1 every couple days.

• Cottage Cheese – Low fat and fat-free cottage cheese is rich in protein, which has already been well established to increase testosterone.  Also, it is a great source of vitamin D.

• Indole-3-Carbinol – Broccoli, Cabbage, and Brussels sprouts are packed with indole-3-carbinol, a chemical that helps to decrease estrogen levels, which in turn elevates testosterone.

• Garlic – Garlic contains allicin, an ingredient that not only elevates testosterone, but decreases cortisol, a hormone that directly competes with testosterone.

Introducing these foods, especially into an already healthy and balanced diet, have been proven in many independent studies to increase both the levels and production of testosterone.  However, for many reasons both known and unknown, results can vary widely between individuals.  In which case, it may be time to consider professional options.

Testosterone Hormone Replacement

Many men and women find that natural methods of testosterone improvement have little effect, or even none.  In this case, it may be time to speak with a professional hormone replacement specialist about safe and non-intrusive testosterone therapy.

The staff at Scottsdale Health Center has years of experience in providing customized care to every patient, ensuring that they receive the maximum benefit of their many testosterone replacement medications.  Contact us today for more information on testosterone therapy.