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CATEGORY:
•Hormone (steroid)
DEFINITION:
•Anabolic Steroid Hormone secreted from reproductive organs and adrenal glands
FUNCTION:
•Primary role in development of male reproductive tissues such as the testis and prostate
-Secondary role in development of muscle, bone and hair
•Essential for health & well-being and prevention of osteoporosis
•Plays a role in cognitive maintenance
ACTION:
•Biosynthesised from Cholesterol...98% of Testosterone in plasma is bound to Protein
•Maintenance of muscle trophism
•Testosterone goes down every time you eat, regardless of what type of Macro Nutrient is consumed
FACTS:
•Regulator of cognitive and physical energy
•Attention, memory and spatial ability affected by Testosterone
•Weight loss raises Testosterone...Obesity reduces Testosterone levels
•Decline in levels begins at 30 years old
•Testosterone levels inversely related to Fat % levels
•Hormone is present in both men and women, with Oestrogen being the female dominant equivalent
MANIPULATION:
•REM sleep raises nocturnal levels...morning levels are highest
•HIRT & TBT raises levels
•High powered posing raises levels
•Increased sexual activity raises levels
•Stress (Cortisol) reduces levels...stay relaxed in the mourning
DIETING:
•Fuel that raises Testosterone levels...
-Vitamin D (solar sources)
-Essential Fatty Acids
-Amino Acids
-Cruciferous vegetables
•Reduces Testosterone levels...
-Zinc (protein sources) deficiency
-Vitamin A deficiency
-All forms of sugar
-Refined Carbs (cereal, bread etc)
-Soy products
—Contains phytoestrogens and produces equol in the gut which is a strong anti-androgen
•Oestrogen raised by...
-Milk
-Dried fruit
-Flaxseed
-Sesame Seed
-Chickpeas
-Beans
-Peas
-Alfalfa Sprouts
-Soy
-Bran Cereals
RELATED TO:
•Hormones
•HIST & TBT
•Fasting
•Cortisol
NOTES:
•Fasting raises levels by increasing secretion of Insulin, Leptin and Glucagon hormones???
•Strength training in the morning could take advantage of high Testosterone levels?!?!?
•Research Oestrogen
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