Testosterone is a vital hormone for men, playing a key role in muscle building, bone strength, memory, mood, and libido. While certain foods can help boost testosterone, others can negatively impact its production. Consistently consuming these detrimental foods can lead to lower testosterone levels, resulting in symptoms such as muscle loss, insomnia, increased body fat, depression, and reduced sex drive.
1. Flax Seeds
Flax seeds are often touted as a superfood due to their high fiber and omega-3 fatty acid content. However, they are also packed with lignans, which can have adverse effects on male hormonal health. Lignans are highly estrogenic, meaning they increase levels of the female sex hormone estrogen. Additionally, lignans raise levels of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), a protein that binds to free testosterone, rendering it inactive.
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