Do you want to know how to naturally support testosterone? Testosterone is an important yet often misunderstood hormone in the human body. In honor of National Testosterone Awareness Day, Young Living wanted to provide some facts, lifestyle choices, and favorite products that highlight the importance of this hormone in ensuring the body\u2019s proper functioning and to provide four ways to naturally support your testosterone levels or T levels.<\/p>\n
Testosterone is an important hormone and essential to wellness for both men<\/a> and women<\/a>. Testosterone helps to maintain many bodily functions such as proper red blood cell levels, regular sleep patterns, healthy libido, a healthy pain response, optimal bone density, muscle mass, and high energy levels.<\/p>\n Though we naturally lose testosterone as we age, there are some causes of low testosterone that can be mitigated, such as poor nutrition and fitness, high stress, and lack of sleep. Here, we will explore some tips for maintaining a healthy amount of testosterone to help support our bodies\u2019 natural functions.<\/p>\n<\/div> A proper diet can be a big benefit for our bodies\u2019 testosterone levels. Healthy fats, such as those in olive oil, avocados, and fish are a smart choice. Good-quality protein is also a big dietary factor for testosterone levels<\/a>; eating grass-fed beef, organic chicken, lentils, and beans can provide the intake you need. Complex carbohydrates are also important, both for maintaining energy and optimizing testosterone levels. Excellent-quality foods with complex carbs include sweet potato, quinoa, and brown rice.<\/p>\n Some essential minerals to incorporate into your diet are zinc and magnesium<\/a>, which can be found in oysters, chickpeas, eggs, leafy greens, and cacao nibs. Antioxidants are another great way to boost T levels, as well as reduce stress and improve heart function. Pomegranates, berries, and cherries are all great sources of antioxidants<\/a>.<\/p>\n Similarly, there are also foods we eat that can lower our testosterone levels<\/a> and overall health. Refined sugars and grains are at the top of this list. Both can have a negative effect on blood sugar, which can lead to insulin resistance and systemic inflammation in the body.<\/p>\n Drinking Young Living\u2019s NingXia Red\u00ae<\/a> beverage or using the NingXia Greens\u2122<\/a> powder is a great way to incorporate some antioxidants, fruits, vegetables, and fermented whole foods into your diet. Young Living also has a prostate health essential oil supplement<\/a> for men that supports a healthy prostate gland.*<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>![\"Healthy](\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/2022-August_Blog_VitalityInfusedMarinades_Main_US.jpg\" "\\"2022")
<\/span><\/div>Improving diet helps to support testosterone<\/h2>\n