CHECK Magazin - Gesundheitsmagazin für Männer No.7

Nutrition
LIQUORICE
Licorice candies have the same
effect on testosterone. They
contain glycyrrhizic acid which
significantly reduces the testosterone
content. So if you are
a fan of this candy, you should
consume as little of it as possible to avoid
lowering your testosterone. Also always have a
quick scan of any other sweets you eat to make
sure that they do not contain glycyrrhizic acid
(including liquorice root extracts).
SOY
Soy is often a staple food, especially for vegans.
With the phytoestrogen it contains, it has about
the same effect on the testosterone balance
as flaxseed. If you consume too much soy, the
totality of hormones could change in the long
run and cause some negative effects for men.
FAST FOOD BURGER
Any kind of fast food is known to be particularly
harmful to the body if consumed too much. In
the case of burgers, however, it must almost
always be assumed that the meat is of poor
quality and that as a result the animals killed
for this were fed with antibiotics. So not only do
you gain weight when you consume too much
fast food, but testosterone levels also decrease.
And it basically is just not healthy.
SOFT DRINKS
Even with soft drinks such as cola or energy
drinks, it is probably clear to everyone how their
frequent consumption has harmful effects on
the body. Due to the high sugar content, the
increase in the body fat percentage is again
strongly promoted in this case, which leads to
a reduction in the testosterone content. Unfortunately,
this also affects juices as they contain
fructose, i.e. sugar.
FIBER
Surprisingly, care must also be taken not
to consume too much fiber in the diet. Of
course, fiber intake is important and good, so
you shouldn't be without it entirely. However,
studies have shown that if you consume too
much fiber, your testosterone levels can also be
lowered. A balanced diet is key here.
GARLIC
If you like to eat garlic
frequently and often,
this may also have a
negative effect on your
hormone or testosterone
balance. Like other
leek vegetables, garlic contains the amino
acid allicin. When this amino acid is absorbed,
the stress hormone cortisol is inhibited, which,
as an antagonist to testosterone, also inhibits
the production of this hormone and thus
lowers its level.
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ALCOHOL
Of course, alcohol should not be missing
from this list. The hops contained in beer in
particular are known to lower the testosterone
balance. Hops belong to the phytoestrogens
and work on the same principle as natural estrogen.
Accordingly, for the sake of your health
and in order not to reduce your testosterone
too much, you should refrain from high alcohol
consumption.
DAIRY PRODUCTS
That might be a bit of a surprise, too. Cows
are often fed with soy-containing feed and
therefore many dairy products contain soy. As
such, a reduction in the testosterone balance
is by no means unlikely with high consumption.
You should therefore also pay attention to the
amount and frequency when consuming dairy
products.
CONCLUSION
Testosterone is a particularly important
hormone for men and not only ensures
a good libido and muscle building, but
also for general well-being. A decrease
in the testosterone balance is therefore
not recommended and should not be
provoked with the foods listed above. As
with everything else, it is always about
balance. So pay close attention to what
and how much you eat. In this way, your
hormonal balance stays in balance and
you stay healthy. (mgp,ts,mb)
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