Yeah, I should. If my T was up and down like a lot of people here I would agree. Nothing, I mean nothing seems to make it better or worse. I was thinking today, maybe people just imagine low T days, depending on mood, sounds in the environment etc. Maybe not, but it sure seems weird that no matter what I do, nothing changes. I could pig out on salty foods and eat ice cream all night, followed with a couple bottles of wine, still nothing. Or, on the other hand I could eat very healthy for days, still nothing. So I'm kind of at a loss. I wish I had these low T days that everyone talks about. I would be more inclined to look into dietary changes.
What do you avoid, or find that helps?
Sorry to hear your T is a bit upsetting at the moment, I know how you feel. When you make dietary changes, it could take a bit of time for your T to improve so it's important to stick with it. You have to take it on in a way so that your body has no option but to heal.
Things I avoid (at all costs)
1. Sugar
2. Salt (Sodium)
3. Alcohol
4. Caffeine
5. Cigarettes
6. Drugs
7. Canned foods
8. Take away food
Anything I buy I check the labels for the sugar and sodium content. I also check for flavors, preservatives and MSG. The easiest solution is to really limit buying pre-made food or sauces etc and prepare your own food. I wont even eat beans out of a can anymore and prepare my own.
Things I find help
Stick to a completely natural diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, beef, poultry, fish, nuts, grains, brown rice and legumes.
1. Fruits like blueberries/raspberries are full of antioxidants. Apples are good for their fiber content. Bananas are good for their potassium.
2. Drink a minimum of 2L of water per day with squeezed lemon.
3. Eat plenty of nuts like pumpkin seeds and almonds. These are rich in magnesium, zinc and healthy fats that fight cholesterol and blocked arteries.. Sprinkle these on your cereal (I have oats) with flaxseeds as well. Replace cows milk with soy or almond milk.
4. Peanut butter on toast has lots of healthy fats to fight cholesterol also.
5. Take fish oils daily. Aim for 1500mg of Omega 3.
6. Take a multivitamin occasionally (1-2 times a week) as well just to cover all bases. I also take a zinc supplement every 2-3 days.
7. Train every 2-3 days to keep your body ticking along. If you sweat a lot make sure you re-hydrate yourself.
8. Take a psyllium husk fiber supplement if you're not getting enough fiber through your diet also.
If you follow this routine I reckon there's a good chance your T levels will drop. Be worth getting a blood test and assessment done to make sure there isn't anything you should be taking or avoiding also.
Hope this helps.
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