Testosterone: what decreases our levels?

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Lifestyle Factors That Decrease Testosterone

Cannabis

Cannabis: smoked cannabis will increase prolactin and decrease testosterone; edible CBD and cannabis do not increase prolactin (but all cannabis may increase gynecomastia)

Nicotine

Smoked nicotine is bad for testosterone and estrogen; even chewed nicotine is a vasoconstrictor

An extremely low dose of chewed nicotine won’t overload nicotinic receptors but there is a dose-dependent response

Physical Activity and Pelvic Health

Cycling (seated) can damage the prostrate if putting a lot of pressure on the perineum and lead to incontinence or impotence

Don’t forget about the pelvic floor!

If you don’t know where the pelvic floor is – think of your body as a box: your abs are the front of the box, your back is the back of the box, your diaphragm is the top of the box, your pelvic floor is the bottom and serves as your port to the outside world

Try Kegels for improved blood flow and sexual performance

Alcohol

Alcohol significantly increases aromatase (an enzyme that converts testosterone into estrogen) – avoid more than 3-4 standard drinks every two weeks

Diet

Saturated fat tends to be nutrient dense but not in large amounts – of course avoid trans fats and find healthy sources

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