Foods that affect testosterone and estrogen levels in men

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I went to the doctor in May of 2013. It was the first time I was going to the doctor since I left the Navy in May of 2010. I felt fine, had just completed a marathon two months prior and had no suspicion of hormonal imbalances. He drew my blood to test for some items not normally tested. Vitamin D, Vitamin B-12, Folate, and Estrogen.

I received the results a couple of weeks later and I was beyond shocked. Low Vitamin D, Low B-12 and High Estrogen. I could understand the Vitamin D and B-12 – but the high estrogen? Come on. Not that you care, but I was bursting with sexual energy. I had just as much drive as ever. It didn’t make sense to me. Three months later I was rechecked and this time I was checked for Testosterone levels as well. My Testosterone levels came back low also.

The funny thing is, I do not fit the stereotype: Excess weight, man-boobs, low sex drive, etc. Alas, I have researched the way I should start to combat this with the use of real food and supplements. The recommended course of action is:

  1. Stay away from processed foods, refined carbohydrates, etc.
  2. Reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption.
  3. Reduce or eliminate any medications you are taking (work with a Naturopathic Doctor).
  4. Eat more real eggs, grass fed organic beef, and/or wild-caught fish.
  5. Eat more good fats: Olive Oil, Olives, Avocados, nutsĀ (Funny… nuts help you with testosterone levels.)
  6. Increase cruciferous vegetables in diet. Foods like broccoli, kale, cauliflower, and cabbage.
  7. Incread Vitamin D intake or production.
  8. Increase Zinc in diet
  9. Increase strength training (if you are overweight, work on a fat loss program).
  10. Use as little plastic in your food preparation, storage, and drinking cups.
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  12. Eat organic bananas
  13. Eat Garlic
  14. Eliminate stress
  15. Get plenty of good sleep.

References:

http://www.lewrockwell.com/2012/07/joseph-mercola/9-natural-ways-to-boost-testosterone/

http://fixmytestosterone.blogspot.com/2011/05/you-must-evaluate-your-male-estrogen.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/dr-mike-hart/low-testosterone-levels_b_3486961.html

http://www.menshealth.com/health/testosterone-boosting-breakfast-foods

http://www.newsmaxhealth.com/Headline/low-testosterone-low-T-virility-sexual-function/2013/05/09/id/503728