What are the methods for men to reduce testosterone?

Everyone has estrogen and androgen in the human body, but men have more androgen than women, and women have more estrogen than men. If men have high androgen levels, their muscles will be stronger, which can show their masculine temperament. Therefore, androgen is very important for men, so men usually need to increase their androgen levels. If it is lowered, it will cause male illness.

Methods for men to reduce testosterone

Smoking, drinking, and obesity can lead to a decrease in testosterone.

Smoking and drinking can damage testicular function, leading to a decrease in androgen levels. Smoking affects endothelial function. When endothelial function decreases, circulatory function will also weaken, causing the activation of oxidative factors in the testicles, thereby limiting testicular function. Toxic substances in smoke can also damage interstitial cells in the testicles that specialize in producing testosterone. Once testosterone is deficient, the penis will lose its driving force for erection. Alcohol directly hinders the testicles from producing testosterone. Under the stimulation of alcohol, the liver will speed up the processing of testosterone, and much of the testosterone will be broken down and converted into other substances.

Male obesity, especially abdominal obesity, is even more "fatal". Many studies have shown that in middle-aged and elderly men, the accumulation of visceral fat is closely related to hypogonadism. Excessive obesity will reduce the androgen in the male body and increase the estrogen level. The increased estrogen level will in turn counteract the effect of androgen, causing the male body to lose muscle, promote the formation of fat and the development of male breasts, and this cycle will form a vicious cycle. In addition, obese people often have sleep apnea, which will lead to hypoxia, further reducing androgen and increasing fat.

How to increase male hormone levels?

1. Dietary supplements

Male hormones are not produced out of thin air. They require certain raw materials for the body to synthesize. Among all the raw materials, the most important one is zinc. Zinc cannot be synthesized by the body and must be supplemented through diet.

Appropriate zinc supplementation can not only increase the level of male hormones, but also improve sperm motility and increase sperm count, which has a very positive effect on the health of the male reproductive system. Common zinc-containing foods in life mainly include oysters, red meat, and nuts. Male patients with severe zinc deficiency can also be treated by oral zinc supplements.

2. Exercise regularly

Regular strength training has many benefits for the body, and it can also increase the level of male hormones in the male body. The reasons are as follows: First, strength training can effectively help male friends improve muscle quality and enhance basic metabolism, which will keep the patient's blood circulation, energy circulation, oxygen circulation, etc. in a relatively high state throughout the day, which has a good effect on improving physical fitness and excreting toxins. During strength training, it will lead to an increase in male testosterone secretion, thereby promoting the secretion of male hormones. Many men who do strength training can even feel a certain pleasure during fitness.