Benefits of high testosterone and how to increase it naturally

What is testosterone?

T-levels is short for testosterone levels. It is a hormone produced in humans as well as animals. Mainly it is produced in the testicles of men in large amount whereas it is produced in ovaries of women in small amount. It increases rapidly after hitting puberty and starts decreasing after age 30.

Benefits of having high testosterone

There are many benefits of having testosterone, some are:

• Increased focus
• High self esteem
• High self confidence
• More muscle mass
• Increased sex drive
• More body hair
• Lower stress levels
• Lower body fat
• Increased bone density

Ways to increase testosterone naturally

Now as we have established that increased testosterone is beneficial for your body. How to increase this hormone naturally which gives so many benefits. We have got you covered. Here are some ways:

Exercise and lifting weights

Ever wondered why our ancestors were so buffed up? Why are prisoners so jacked? They are heavily testosteronized males not because they are jacked but because they lift weights or do training daily. So what are you waiting for? Lift the weights or do bodyweight training and cardio. Get strong.

Optimal diet

Yes you heard it right, it all comes down to your diet in the end. Your body is a car and if you don't give it the right fuel, it's not gonna work as you like it to. Eat whole foods and 1 gram of protein per kilogram of your bodyweight daily. Eat foods which consist zinc and avoid soy foods, excessive alcohol, beverages and processed foods.   

Lower stress levels

Study has shown that increasing stress levels cause Testosterone levels to drop rapidly. If one increases, the other goes down (just like a sea-saw). Try to focus on more positive things in your life, smile, laugh, exercise, solve problems,meditate and minimize stress for optimal hormones and testosterone growth.

Compete with others and yourself

You have heard this correct too. Most people with high competitive nature have high testosterone levels too which makes them wanna win. So why don't you grab a partner next time when you go train? It will give a significant boost to your T-levels and make your self esteem grow and also will strengthen your bond with your friend. Try it.

Get quality sleep

Most people neglect this but you need approximately 8-9 hours of sleep per day. This study of  American Medical Association (JAMA) has shown that men who slept for less then 5 hours per night for one week had lower testosterone levels then men who slept for 8 hours. So, get plenty of rest when going to bed.

Take Vitamin-D

Studies have shown there is a major link between Vitamin-D and testosterone levels. Now a days, majority of the people don't get sunlight therefore they have vitamin deficiency which in turn results in lower T- levels in men. You can take vitamin D-3 supplements(approx 3000 IU) daily or eat Vitamin-D rich foods. 

Take zinc

Zinc is the most important source of increasing testosterone levels. One study like this showed that men who took 30 milligrams of zinc per day increased their T-levels. It is also worth mentioning that too much zinc can cause other health issues so check in with your doctor first before taking zinc supplement. You can also eat Zinc rich foods. 

Conclusion:

Testosterone is a very important hormone of your body especially for men. It starts decreasing in 25-30 age rapidly which is a major problem. It can cause many health related problems later in life. Therefore, everyone must work towards maintaining optimal levels of testosterone as they grow older too.