Testosterone, Diet, and Exercise

Being in my early 40’s, I was wondering if there is any research about grass-fed beef and benefits to men from a hormone basis? Does it do anything for the testosterone level or the HGH levels?

Thanks, Marty

Meat from conventional sources increase insulin levels, testosterone levels and nothing in growth hormone. Monounsaturated fats increase testosterone. Weight lifting also increases testosterone and aerobics decreases them. GH is not affected by meat, but it might increase GH if consumed without carbohydrates.

 If I wanted to increase my testosterone levels, I would do these:

1- Lift weights, include high volume low rest between sets (if clients want to know more about          lifting ask John and I will write more articles)
2- Increase your fat intake, especially saturated and monounsaturated fats and decrease     polyunsaturated fats
3- Use butter instead of canola oil or corn oil
4- Use fat loading days in combination with workout days and also include carbohydrate      loading days
5- Decrease aerobics
6- Load with fish oils, no flax seed oil
7- Decrease sugar intake

Dr. Eric Serrano M.D.
475 North Hill Road
Pickerington - OH - 43147-1157
EMAIL QUESTIONS TO: eathealthy@grasslandbeef.com

Dr. Serrano is an M.D. with advance degrees in nutrition, kinesiology and wellness.