Want to know the foods that lower testosterone that everyone should know, but surprisingly doesn’t? These are some foods that have been tested and researched to lower testosterone and in return, will lower your drive, mess up your performance in the bedroom, and will leave you feeling less than the person you really are.
Having a good diet is extremely important to raising or sustaining high testosterone levels. And if you’re anything like me, you like to do all the research you can to make sure your diet and everything you like to eat is on point. As a man that likes to keep my testosterone levels high and someone who has majored in human nutrition at one time, I am going to give you some foods that lower testosterone, so that you can stay away from these and keep your drive, mood, and performance in tip-top shape.
You are going to learn about foods that lower testosterone, and solutions or substitutes that you can use instead.
After learning about these foods, you are going to be a pro and extra prepared when putting together your food at home, eating out, or even on the run.
This post is all about foods that lower testosterone that every man and woman should know about.
Dangerous Foods That Lower Testosterone
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Soy and soy-based products
Soybean, soy, and soy-based products are probably one of the most popular when it comes to foods that lower testosterone. The soybean is native to East Asia and it is a type of legume. It’s mostly grown for its edible bean, which has several uses. Some of the most popular uses are being processed into soy protein, soy milk, or soy fiber. Now what makes soy so dangerous to testosterone levels, is that soy contains isoflavones. And when Isoflavones enter your body, your body changes them to phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens are similar in chemical structure to the hormone estrogen. And in some cases, these phytoestrogens can mimic the effects of estrogen. So if your goal is to raise your levels of testosterone, you can greatly help yourself by limiting your intake or completely staying away from soy and products with soy in the ingredients.
2. Green Tea
Because green tea is widely known for it’s health benefits, alot of you guys might be confused that it’s on this list. Green tea is made from Camellia sinensis leaves and buds. The use of green teas dates back hundreds of years, and originated in China. Now the reason why this tea is so harmful to testosterone, is that in a scientific study published by Japan’s Saitama Cancer Center Research Institute, they noted that high consumption of green tea can increase bloodstream levels of sex hormone binding globulin, or SHBG. SHBG is major in the process of converting testosterone into dihydrotestosterone, or DHT. SHBG also binds itself to the free testosterone floating around in your bloodstream, which will basically render that testosterone useless. So if you love green tea, think about limiting your use of it if you’re goal is to keep your testosterone levels as high as possible.
3. Mint
Mint belongs to the Lamiaceae family, which makes up around 20 plant species, including peppermint and spearmint. It is a popular herb that many people use fresh or dried in their dishes, and manufacturers of toothpaste, gum, and candy often use the oil derived from the plants. 3 researchers from Suleyman Demirel University Medical School looked at the effects of peppermint tea on rats, as far as testosterone, follicle stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone. What they found during their study was that in the lowest-dose group of peppermint in the rats, their levels fell to around 23%. They also found that spearmint dropped testosterone levels to around 53%, and they weren’t even at the highest doses yet. There is also other studies done on rats and humans, but my suggestion would be to stay clear of peppermint or any mint based food or products.
4. Flaxseed
For around 6,000 years, humans have been cultivating and consuming flaxseeds. Flaxseeds contain anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids. Flaxseeds are a good source of fiber, manganese, thiamine and magnesium. Now with all these benefits, you’re probably wondering why they’re dangerous to testosterone? Because they are the number 1 source of lignans in the human diet because they contain around seven times as many lignans as the number 2 source, sesame seeds. Lignans are another type of phytoestrogens, just like the ones found in Soy. If you remember earlier on the list, phytoestrogens are similar to the hormone estrogen. So it’s best to stay clear of flaxseeds, or at least greatly reduce your intake if you are serious about raising your testosterone levels.
5. Processed foods
The United States Department of Agriculture definition of processed food is any raw agricultural commodity that has been washed, cleaned, milled, cut, chopped, heated, pasteurized, blanched, cooked, canned, frozen, dryed, dehydrated, mixed, packaged, or other procedures that changed the foods from its natural state. This also includes adding ingredients, perservetives, flavors, and other nutrients. The reason why processed foods have a big possibility of lowering your testosterone, is because you really just don’t know what’s in the food, even if the nutrition facts on the label says something different. A lot of these companies either lie, or can legally change the amounts of certain ingredients on their labels. For instance, if a product has less than 0.5g of trans fat, manufacturers can still claim it has 0g on the label. Some of these ingredients that these manufactures add in to help process the foods, (like the preservatives) are also found to have a negative impact on your testosterone.
6. Vegetable oil
Vegetable oils are oils extracted from seeds. Vegetable oil is the same as vegetable fats, and like animal fats, they are a mixture of triglycerides. Two examples of these oils are very common, canola and sunflower. Vegetable oils are commonly used to fry various types of food. What makes these oils so dangerous to testosterone, is that they are packed with omega 6 fatty acids. Omega 6 fatty acid intake has been found to be pro-inflammatory. Omega 3 fatty acids have the opposite effect, they are very much anti-inflammatory. The problem is both these fatty acids have to compete with the same receptors in our bodies. A higher intake of omega 6 fatty acids lead to a range of inflammatory diseases including, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disease, etc. Omega 6 fatty acids are also linked to lower sperm count, lower testosterone levels, and sperm motility. So if you want your testosterone levels soaring, it would be a good idea to stay away from vegetable oils as much as possible. A more healthier choice of the vegetable oils would be using coconut oil, or olive oil. They are lower in Omega 6 and polyunsaturated fats that are harmful to us.
7. Alcohol
Usage of drinking alcohol dates back thousands of years. Alcoholic drinks contain ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, which is the only alcohol safe to drink. When the intake of ethanol is excess, it can be very toxic to your body. And when I mean toxic to our bodies, I also mean toxic to the testicles. It is shown to reduce testosterone production (since testosterone is produced in the testes), and can reduce sperm count also. It is also shown to reduce physical performance, including endurance and muscle growth. Ethanol is also shown to reduce any muscle building potential, because it affects our bodies ability to synthesize protein. So it’s always fun to get a drink every now and again, but don’t let it be in excess. 3 or 4 drinks a week should be good enough to not see any negative side effects to your testosterone levels.
8. Nuts
Nuts are a seed and dry fruit found inside of a hard outer shell. Nuts have been eaten by humans for hundreds of years, and are commonly added to our diets and dishes. They provide numerous health benefits. So like some of the foods on this list, you’re also probably wondering, why are these on this list too? Well, most nuts are high in polyunsaturated fats, or PUFAs. The reason why PUFAs aren’t great for testosterone, is because they are prone to damage when exposed to light, heat, or oxygen. And heat and oxygen are very prevalent in the body. When PUFAs come into contact with either one, they break down into harmful free radicals. Walnuts, pistachios, almonds, and peanuts have also been shown to raise SHBG, which binds to testosterone, rendering it useless. The healthier choices of nuts are Brazil nuts and Macadamia nuts.
You should be able to make considerable gains as far as raising your testosterone levels if you just stay away from these foods. But the truth is, it takes way more than this if you want the absolute BEST for your body, health, mind and soul. This is why I created my exclusive online group program, The Birth of an Alpha. This program isn’t for everybody, meaning I don’t let everybody in. It’s only for the men and women who are serious and want to take their results, lives, minds, and bodies to the highest level possible. You can click here, or scroll up and click on the “Work with Me” tab, and you’ll be directed to a page where you can book a free 10-15 minute call. This call is designed for us to get clear on the problems you are currently facing as far as testosterone, where you want to be or what you want to achieve, and if I can help you or not. Now is the time, no more waiting and putting it off. Now is the time to finally get your levels back to where they need to be so you can have more drive, focus, and clarity. It’s time to be the boss in the office, boardroom, and the bedroom. Book that call and let’s get everything straightened out once and for all.
