Testosterone: Foods to Increase Testosterone, Libido and Sex Drive
Foods that helps in increasing the production of testosterone.
Testosterone is a male hormone that acts as a very important role in a man’s physical fitness and sexuality. Testosterone production is mostly dependent on Vitamin B and Zinc and though it is not found directly in the food we consume, certain foods can lead our body to produce more of it.
Testosterone is very important and essential for both men and women. On the other hand, men produce around 40 to 50 times more testosterone than women. Usually, in men testosterone levels are about 40% higher in the morning than at nighttime. This may well elucidate why men are more interested and attracted for sex in the morning.
Foods that plays a major part in increasing the production of testosterone:
Almonds
Almonds are a major source of essential fatty acids. Almonds and other nuts are very important for man’s healthy production of hormones.
Asparagus
Asparagus a rich source of Vitamin E, which is considered to fire up the production of testosterone and perhaps important for a healthy sex life. Asparagus is good for both men and women libido levels.
Avocado
Avocado contains vitamin B6, which is helpful in increasing male hormone production. Potassium is also found in avocado, which helps in regulating the female thyroid gland, and therefore helps to increase the libido levels in females.
Bananas
Bananas are rich in Potassium and B vitamins like riboflavin, which are necessary for the production testosterone sex hormone. It also contains the enzyme bromelain, which is believed to increase male libido levels.
Eggs
Eggs are another rich source of vitamin B5 and B6 that helps in reducing the stress levels. High levels of stress are a well-known cause of low sex drive. Vitamin B5 and B6 are very important for a healthy libido level.
Raw Oysters
Oysters are a very rich source of Zinc that increases the production of testosterone. Zinc is very important for many processes affecting the body; it helps in the formation of new body cells, improve the immune system, helps in proper brain function and plays an active part in the health of reproductive system of both male and female.
Oysters are also a good source of Magnesium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Copper and Selenium.
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Wiggles18 | Mar 6, 2010 | Reply
Awesome. I am glad I eat these foods almost every day now.
Inna Tysoe | Mar 6, 2010 | Reply
Thanks for that.
ken bultman | Mar 6, 2010 | Reply
I ate 12 oysters one night but only two of them worked.
pearl2010 | Mar 6, 2010 | Reply
Good article.Thanks for this.
Frances Lawrence | Mar 6, 2010 | Reply
My husband doesn’t like any of those!
Stan Wilson | Mar 6, 2010 | Reply
try mixing it into his food Frances,without him realizing it, you will be a much happier woman for it….well just a thought…have to admit though it a very good article here..and thanks to Ken too,I can see what my problem is I have to eat 12 raw oysters,instead of 12 raw mussells,thanks very much mate,for that info….too much…..
joyhyena29 | Mar 6, 2010 | Reply
great share^^
martie | Mar 6, 2010 | Reply
Oysters, bananas, eggs, no wonder my husband keeps asking me to quit writing and have a “nap” in the middle of the day!
Starpisces | Mar 6, 2010 | Reply
very good information, and the above comments are funny and cute too.
Starpisces | Mar 6, 2010 | Reply
very good information, and the above comments are funny and cute too.
johnnydod | Mar 7, 2010 | Reply
nice one Ken.. the old ones are the best.
Testosterone makes a man of you
jenniferf37 | Mar 7, 2010 | Reply
Those are good tips!
standingproud | Mar 7, 2010 | Reply
and if I had any more sex drive they would lock me up,lol…
alec | Mar 7, 2010 | Reply
Don’t forget to bump some Viagra for ultimate potency!
vikey | Mar 7, 2010 | Reply
I am eating all these in my diet
Sunita | Mar 7, 2010 | Reply
Some interesting topic to read…
sahil dhooria | Mar 7, 2010 | Reply
hmmm thats a gud one now i will take care to include these things particularly in my regular balanced diet..keep it up and write some more articles like this.
cutedrishti8 | Mar 7, 2010 | Reply
Thanks Sir Ken..Once again for your funny comment
palak2008 | Mar 7, 2010 | Reply
I have to add some of these to my diet..Thanks for the info..
Gajju | Mar 7, 2010 | Reply
I eat lots of bananas…I have to add the others
giftarist | Mar 7, 2010 | Reply
Very informative post. Thanks!
Videomark | Mar 7, 2010 | Reply
Time to feed my wife avacados.
cutedrishti8 | Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
Thanks Frances for the reply..I think your huby luvs u very much.. So he doesn’t need any extra foods
FamousDigger | Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
I love all the goods that u mentioned…Thanks
parastar | Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
nice.
stuff there.
Rohit | Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
Very well said Ken.. I also got result from 2..
Rohit | Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
Sorry By the way very well written and presented…It is also very helpful
vg2009 | Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
Wonderful information..is there any natural supplement for all these vitamins minerals requirement..?
dataoutsourcing | Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
Very useful information..I would also want some natural supplements and should be Veg.
Yogesh Mankani | Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
Wonderful information presented..I would take all these in my diet..Thanks
cutedrishti8 | Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
Thanks vg2009…There is 2 supplements of Nutrilite one is Daily and 2nd is Salmon omega-3 in which u can get all these vitamins and minerals..
overwings | Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
Good. I eat all that often except for the oysters. They are a little luxury.
cutedrishti8 | Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
Well dataoutsourcing u can go with Nutrilite Daily and Natural B…Pure Veg. products.
cutedrishti8 | Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
Overwings..I have also not tried Oysters..
AlmaG | Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
That’s very informative and helpful for men
cutedrishti8 | Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
Thanks AlmaG.. But Avocado and Oysters are also good for Females also..
Atanacio | Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
Didn’t know how I missed this entry but glad I found it
8Shei8 | Mar 8, 2010 | Reply
Very useful and satisfying information.
albert1jemi | Mar 9, 2010 | Reply
nice post
keith | Mar 12, 2010 | Reply
on red tide, how can we detect oyster that is not affected by red tide.
shivaleen | Mar 13, 2010 | Reply
Thanks for sharing this usefull information
deep blue | Mar 22, 2010 | Reply
Great info and tips.
PR Mace | Mar 22, 2010 | Reply
Guess I better have my husband read this one.
lillyrose | Apr 1, 2010 | Reply
Nice read! I am going shopping for foods rich in B’s x
RICHARD FISCHER | Apr 28, 2010 | Reply
VERY GOOD INFORMATION WILL HAVE TO TRY
I HAVE NOT HAD IN SEX SINCE OCTOBER 1999 THAN HAD A LEG amputated due to infection was in hospital 38 months
and on very strong antibioctes than they had to amputate to
save my life now stricty in wheel chair any suggestions.
RICHARD FISCHER
izzy | Jun 14, 2010 | Reply
I always wondered why I more interested in sex in the morning.
CA Johnson | Jul 12, 2010 | Reply
This is a very good list. Thanks for sharing.
Bharath | Jul 28, 2010 | Reply
Great Info
MySoldiersSweetheart | Jul 29, 2010 | Reply
This is pretty interesting. might have to try it out on my husband.
nimbleful | Oct 24, 2010 | Reply
interesting- thanks
me | Apr 30, 2011 | Reply
It very usefull, but i want increse my peni size, plz e-mail me if someone know, but food sluation
LoveDoctor | May 25, 2011 | Reply
I love oysters, eggs, bananas and everything on the menu. Good information here.
James K | Jul 14, 2011 | Reply
These may not work for 100% of the guys, I dont know but I got to tell you that they work for me.
I have been taking the Testosterone Boost from Dr. Max Powers for 3 weeks now every day and I just feel more powerful and confident. My kness are less achey and I just feel like I can look people in the eye more and not feel inhibited. I bought from the Dr Max Powers website.
I read that the testosterone level of guys gets much lower as the get older. I am in my early 30’s so I am already in that window of needing it. I wished that I had been using this when I was younger, for sports, job interviews, etc.
I have more confidence when I use this product and I am not embarassed to say that.
lucia anna | Dec 6, 2011 | Reply
Thanks for this article
Edward | Dec 16, 2011 | Reply
Great tips, thanks for sharing
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