It’s what puts hair on a man’s chest and can also assist in building bigger, stronger muscles fairly quickly. It’s the force behind their sex drive and may be the reason why as they age, they feel weaker and perhaps – depressed.
Usually after 30, men begin to experience a slight decline in their testosterone levels and it is to be expected. But not to worry! According to new research recently published in Nutrition Journal, quercetin - a compound in red wine – can both inhibit the way the hormone is excreted, as well as increase the level of it circulating within the body.
Testosterone is usually eliminated from the body through urine by way of an enzyme called UGT2B17 that attaches molecules to testosterone so that it can get rid of it. The quercetin in red wine seems to block UGT2B17, which elevates T levels in the bloodstream and keeps it from leaving the body.
Researchers aren’t sure yet if drinking a couple glasses of wine a day will ensure that T levels will soar sky high or increase vitality, but they do recommend not indulging in alcohol too frequently. Men who have the tendency of drinking too much end up having decreased levels of testosterone, not to mention other negative health problems.
If you’re not a wine drinker, there are other options for increasing your natural testosterone. There are effective testosterone supplements, or you can take advantage of a T boost from these natural foods.
Oysters: Protein, magnesium, lots of zinc
Lean Beef: Protein, iron, magnesium, zinc, saturated fat
Beans: Protein, fiber, zinc
Poultry: Protein and little fat
Eggs: Protein and cholesterol
Cottage Cheese: (1% Milk Fat)Protein with very little fat
Broccoli: Indole-3-carbinol, fiber
Cabbage: Indole-3-carbinol, fiber
Brussels Sprouts: Indole-3-carbinol, fiber
Garlic: Allicin.
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