The male hormone known as testosterone is mainly produced the testicles. Healthy testosterone levels stimulate sperm production, sex drive and are key to building muscle mass and solid bone structure. Testosterone production reaches its peak in men during their mid twenties and typically begins to deplete at a rate of approximately 1.6% every subsequent after thirty. Signs that testosterone levels are below a healthy level include:<\/p>\n
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Low sex drive \u2013 testosterone is absolutely critical to maintaining a healthy libido<\/li>\n
ED (erectile dysfunction)\u2013 difficulty obtaining and maintaining an erection<\/li>\n
Very Low semen volume \u2013 producing a very low level of semen<\/li>\n
Hair loss \u2013 baldness is linked to depleted levels of testosterone<\/li>\n
Lower energy level \u2013 experiencing tiredness and fatigue are red flags to watch out for<\/li>\n
Higher levels of body fat \u2013 gaining weight in areas such as the gut<\/li>\n
Lower moods \u2013 feeling less driven<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Thankfully there are a range of things that a guy can do to ensure that he maintains a healthy level of testosterone. There are many synthetic medial treatments and therapies available but in this article we will look at the top 5 testosterone boosting foods that are readily available and will help you keep in great shape, ready to live your life to fullest!<\/p>\n
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Shrimp<\/h2>\n
It has been scientifically proven by medial researchers at Harvard University that boosting your levels of vitamin D leads to an increase in levels of testosterone. Shrimp is not only delicious in range of dishes but it is also extremely rich in vitamin D. It has been reported on numerous occasions that guys with a higher level of vitamin D in their blood system, demonstrate a greater degree of upper body strength.<\/p>\n
So if your working on the upper body during your workouts you can not ignore this one! It is important to note during the winter when there is less sunlight and the bodies vitamin D levels lower significantly, luckily you can keep your levels healthy all year round by eating shrimp on a regular basis.<\/p>\n
Pumpkin Seeds<\/h2>\n
Zinc is a mineral that is absolutely critical to thousands and thousands of enzymatic reactions in the human body. Zinc is another key component of in the stimulation of testosterone production. Zinc can be found plentiful abundance in pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin sees are great as they are not only a highly portable and tasty snack but they also boost testosterone production.<\/p>\n
These seeds can added to your oats in the morning, salads at lunch and soups at dinner. It is also an awesome idea to chuck these little seedy nuggets of nutrition into the blender so they can be mashed into your protein shakes to give your body an added hit of goodness!<\/p>\n
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