Testosterone is a hormone that is produced from the male testes and female ovaries. In men, testosterone is important in the development of male reproductive tissues such as testis and prostate. This hormone also increases male sexual characteristics such as the enlargement of muscle, bone mass and body hair growth.
Or male sex hormone (testosterone) function to enhance sex, but certain factors can lower testosterone. What signs of testosterone levels begin to decline?
There are several tests used to determine testosterone deficiency:
1. Is your libido or decreased sex drive lately?
2. Do you feel weak, lack of energy?
3. Does endurance and physical strength are down?
4. Is your height less?
5. Are you aware of the decline to enjoy life?
6. Do you feel upset or angry quickly?
7. Are your erections less strong?
8. Do you feel the reduction in exercise capacity?
9. Are you often sleepy and fell asleep after dinner?
10. Do you now feel a change or a decrease in work performance?
"If the answer is
no. 1 and 7 is yes or no 3 (three) are not the answer
YES no. 1 and 7, most likely your testosterone levels or decreased testosterone deficiency syndrome you have,
How to increase natural testosterone levels back?
1. Vitamin B complex
B-complex vitamin that includes folic acid, vitamin B5, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 can increase testosterone production. While foods containing vitamin B complex include avocados, eggs, fish and wheat.
2. Mineral zinc
Increase the mineral zinc (zinc) in your diet can also increase testosterone levels and sperm production in the body. Eating foods such as oysters, shrimp and oysters that contain many zinc.
3. Fish oil
Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids and other nutrients that help reduces sex hormone binding globulin (sex hormone binding globulin or SHBG). SHBG is a protein that captures or bind testosterone in the blood, lowering the availability of the hormone.
4. Regular exercise Gets regular exercise, such as resistance training, weight lifting and walking to boost testosterone levels. 20 minutes of physical activity, four times a week can increase testosterone production.
5. Testosterone enhancing foods
Eating foods that increase testosterone production, such as eggs, tomatoes, red peppers, vegetables, sprouts, apple and pineapple.
6. Reduce saturated fat
Reduce saturated fat, sugary and processed foods from your diet. These foods can reduce levels of testosterone in the body, causing low libido, loss of muscle mass and other effects.