Zinc can double testosterone in a few months

March 21, 2016 Matt Cook Anti-Aging, Diet & Exercise, Drug & Supplements, Living Healthy, Men's Health, Natural Remedies 0

Zinc can double testosterone in a few months

Some of the experiments that are done are ridiculous.

For example, there was an earlier experiment where the researchers wanted to find out how low zinc affects testosterone.

So they take these healthy young men and send them to the hospital to stay and take all their meals in the metabolic unit.

And what is the diet that they put these healthy young men on?

100% soy. Soy chicken, soy this, soy that. Everything soy.

When I see a study like that, where we already know that soy destroys testosterone rates, I just have to shake my head.

You would not believe how many bad studies that I see.

But here is one of the actually good studies now.

This study was also done to show the effect of zinc on testosterone levels.

Zinc Status and Serum Testosterone Levels of Healthy Adults

And the researchers found that most men who are older have very low zinc levels.

They have a moderate zinc deficiency. It’s normal — it’s common.

And, when you supplement with zinc, your testosterone rate can double.

Testosterone almost doubled in 3 months, DID double in 6 months

That is an impressive result.

But there are some cautions when it comes to zinc.

This is what you don’t hear from other people who talk about how wonderful a supplement is.

If you take zinc, eventually you become short on copper.

Copper is very difficult to get from supplements.

And I don’t think that copper supplements are usually safe.

Effect of zinc supplementation on copper status in adult man

But here’s the deal, as the researchers say in this copper/zinc study:

 metabolically available copper.
The decrease in copper status was not apparent when plasma copper levels were determined, the method traditionally used to assess mineral status.

You can’t actually test easily for copper levels.

The researchers here ended up using liver tissue studies.

But there is no doubt that the…

…higher zinc supplementation lowered copper to metabolically deficient levels.

This is why I like to get nutrients chiefly from food.

Each week, I suggest most people have about 4 ounces of beef or lamb liver along with some strong coffee to counter the high iron effects on the liver.

Oysters and other seafood tend to have good amounts of copper that are metabolically available.

Here are the top ten copper-containing foods. I highly suggest you consume them regularly if you are going to take zinc:

Copper levels in foods

While we’re on the subject of zinc, the dosages that you may want to take are between 20 and 50 mg each day or every other day.

But new research has come out suggesting some problems with current zinc supplements.

I’ll try to have a newsletter on that soon.

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1. How to raise zinc and sperm volume?
Zinc is an important mineral which is important for the general health and libido of the human body. It aids in the production of the male hormone testosterone and is crucially important in other aspects like wound healing, perception of taste and smell and in the synthesis of protein and DNA. Zinc also plays a key role in the maintenance of the adequate sperm volume in the semen and enhances the sperm motility.
The perfect way to raise zinc and sperm volume is to increase the intake of zinc-rich foods like meat, fish, eggs, shellfish and dairy products. Zinc supplementation with a dosage of 100 mg to 200 mg taken daily has been found to boost the sperm count, testosterone levels and sperm motility very powerfully. Zinc-rich foods like organ meats, lean beef, turkey, lamb, herring, legumes and nuts are other foods that can help to boost the sperm volume. Other steps will include taking adequate amounts of rest and exercise, which boost the natural production of testosterone which boosts the sperm volume. A healthy body mass index is very important, since obesity can cause reduction in the production of sperm. In addition to zinc, Vitamin D and Calcium has been found to boost sperm production and thus its importance in improving semen volume is paramount. Also consuming folate along with zinc has been found to improve the overall sperm health and its concentration. Other sperm boosting foods include Citrus fruits, whole grains, walnuts & legumes, Wild caught fish such as salmon, cod and haddock. Other foods include garlic, bananas, broccoli, turmeric, asparagus, and mostly leafy greens.
The best diet decisions to improve sperm count includes intake of cocoa powder, chocolate, shrimp, yogurt, peanuts and green peas. A minimum of 35 mg daily is the perfect dosage of zinc that is very essential for a healthy body.

2. How are zinc and testosterone related?
Zinc plays an important role in the secretion of testosterone, the male hormone which is necessary for the libido and sexual health of a human. Though the secretion of testosterone peaks in the early 30’s for a male, some studies has found that the level of testosterone in the body can be supplemented by the intake of zinc. Middle-aged adults after the age of 30 usually find the lowering of testosterone, affecting others aspects of their normal health too. Some of the things that can boost the levels of testosterone other than zinc supplementation are adequate sleep, optimum weight management, intake of magnesium and Vitamin D.
Zinc is the principal element which inhibits aromatase, the enzyme that converts testosterone into estrogen, so a zinc infused diet can help keep the testosterone levels in its optimal condition. Also since zinc is usually lost through sweat, it can be a hindrance for people who sweat a lot. That is the reason zinc supplementation becomes important.
Zinc deficiency can hinder testosterone production, so it is very important to get the adequate levels of zinc through food or through supplements. Not only is Zinc a key mineral that cells use to metabolize nutrients, but it is also important for immune function, DNA and protein production and cell division. Some of the symptoms of zinc deficiency may include weight loss, a lack of appetite and trouble in fighting general illnesses. Certain tests has found that zinc supplementation usually doubles the testosterone production in elderly people. For an adult male the perfect dosage of zinc supplementation is 11 mg per day and a high protein diet which can boost the natural production of testosterone. Animal products such as beef, pork, lamb and chicken are considered rich in zinc while other foods that are proficient in zinc include nuts, whole grains, legumes and even yeast. Zinc can also be procured through supplementation such as zinc gluconate, zinc sulfate or zinc acetate.