Five Proven Ways to Increase Testosterone Naturally
Sean Ward provides an overview of the top 5 testosterone boosters that you could try.
You could be losing testosterone due to several reasons. The age might be a factor. But in most cases, unhealthy eating and lifestyle are the main contributors. Irrespective of the cause, low testosterone levels could lead to several complications, and a reduced libido is just one of them.
Testosterone is one of the essential hormones in the body, and a deficiency of this hormone could present itself in several different ways. It could decrease muscle mass, easy weight gain, low energy levels, irregular sleep patterns, reduced memory, impaired fertility, and whatnot!
Do you have to live with reduced testosterone levels for the rest of your life? No, you do not have to! You can make your life turn around by using these five unique testosterone boosters.
Pine pollen
Pine pollen is plant sperm. You might know little or nothing about pine pollen. But, trust me, it’s one of the most potent testosterone boosters that you would ever find. Plus, there is solid science behind why it works.
First, pine pollen is a storehouse of many minerals, vitamins, and essential fatty acids. Remember, testosterone production is not just about how much raw testosterone material you have. It depends on several other factors as well.
When your body is in an optimal working condition, it will only think about other things, like making testosterone.
Secondly, and more amazingly, pine pollen contains actual testosterone. Yes, you read it right. Actual Testosterone! No mimics or no derivatives but the real deal! So, you can use it and expect substantial improvement in your T levels.
Arimistane
It is a compound based on DHEA (Di Hydro Epiandrosterone). It helps improve T levels in a few different ways.
First, it is an androgen on its own. It ultimately converts to active testosterone.
Second, one of the biggest reasons for reduced testosterone levels can be high estrogen levels. Estrogen is the female version of testosterone. This hormone counteracts the activity of testosterone and makes it look as if you have low testosterone levels. Arimistane helps reduce the levels of estrogen in your body.
Finally, Arimistane also functions as a stress-reliever. It aids in reducing the amount of cortisol in your body. You can expect both a reduction in your stress levels and a surge in your T levels following the use of Arimistane.
Mucuna Pruriens
Mucuna is an incredible testosterone booster that could help jump-start your testosterone levels in several different ways.
To start with, Mucuna helps improve your testosterone levels. The powerful effects of Mucuna are perhaps due to its antioxidant properties. Pent-up levels of toxins can slow down your testosterone making machinery.
Second, Mucuna is a known booster of L-dopamine. You might know dopamine for its ability to promote tranquillity. But what does it have to do with your testosterone levels?
L-dopamine acts on your brain centres, including the hypothalamus and pituitary, and promotes the secretion of growth hormones and androgen releasing hormones. These hormones then work on your androgen producing organs, which eventually leads to higher testosterone levels.
Third, and quite significantly, Mucuna can decrease anti-T hormones like prolactin.
Finally, testosterone production is just one part of a long array of reactions and processes. If you are supercharged with testosterone but your body receptors are not responding to it, all the testosterone is useless. Mucuna helps your body receptors become responsive to testosterone.
Tongkat Ali
It is a plant indigenous to the tribes of Indonesia and Malaysia. While researchers have still to study its effects on humans on a larger scale, there is still a lot of data supporting Tongkat Ali's benefits in improving T levels. How does it accomplish this feat?
First, the results of laboratory research show that Tongkat Ali helps improve Leydig cells' activity in the testicles. These cells are in charge of producing testosterone levels in your body.
Also, you would be surprised to know that a significant quantity of testosterone in your body is lost after it binds to a protein called the Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG). Tongkat Ali helps improve T levels by reducing Sex Hormone Binding Globulin levels.
Also, if you were to make a list of T-killers, cortisol would sit at the top of that list. Tongkat Ali helps improve your mental state and reduces the level of cortisol. This effect also helps to enhance the levels of testosterone.
Finally, Tongkat Ali is also helpful in cleansing your body, and due to its antioxidant activity, it helps reduce the amount of stress in the body.
DIM
Diindolylmethane (DIM, in short) is quite a popular supplement among bodybuilders. It is naturally found in cruciferous vegetables. But how does it work to improve your T levels? Researchers believe it works in two ways.
First, it helps bring the deranged testosterone to estrogen ratio back to normal. As mentioned already, high levels of estrogen make your testosterone less efficient.
Second, it also functions to reduce the amount of Sex Hormone Binding Globulin.
Conclusion
There you have it. These are the top 5 ways you can improve testosterone levels in the body. There is a substantial amount of research to support the use of these supplements, and they are worth the try!
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About the Author
Sean Ward is the Founder of Naturally Boost Testosterone, a men’s health blog dedicated to providing natural ways to boost hormone levels. You can also find him on Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook.