Testosterone plays a crucial role in your overall health.
“Exercise helps build muscle and improve overall health.
A balanced diet includes the nutrients needed to support hormone production and regulation.”
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Keep reading to learn what Garcia has to say about the best daily habits to increase testosterone.
Exercise works wonders for the mind, body, soul… and your testosterone.
“These exercises stimulate muscle growth and increase testosterone release during and after exercise.”
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So start heading to the gym and lifting weights or engaging in some high-intensity exercise.
“Stress increases cortisol levelswhich cansuppress testosterone production,” Garcia explains.
“Engaging in meditation or yoga can help you manage stress.”
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You may also find it beneficial to practice deep belly breathing exercises to calm your nervous system down.
Getting enough restful sleep
Another sneaky little habit that can negatively impact your testosterone?
Not getting enough sleep.
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So be sure your sleep environment and bedtime routine are optimized for ideal Z’s.
“Getting seven to nine hours of sleep each night is essential for hormone regulation,” Garcia stresses.
“During sleep, the body produces hormones, so lack of sleep can lead to lower levels.”
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In addition, your testosterone reaps the benefits of a balanced diet.
“Zincandvitamin Dare particularly important for testosterone production.”
“Drinking alcohol can interferewith hormone levels and lower testosterone,” Garcia cautions.
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In addition,healthy fats help you feel fulland protect you against cardiovascular disease.
The same goes for foods that are packed with sugar and other unhealthy ingredients.
He encourages you to limit processed items and foods that are high in the sugar department.
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Your testosterone will also feel the effects of dehydration.
“Dehydration can negatively affect hormone productionso it’s important to stay hydrated.
(It’s also essential to your overall health!
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),” Garcia stresses.
It will surely be an investment well-spent!
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