CHECK Magazin - Gesundheitsmagazin für Männer No.7
Männer sterben statistisch gesehen etwa fünf Jahre früher als Frauen. Das mag auch daran liegen, dass sie sich eher scheuen, regelmäßig zum Arzt zu gehen. Schließlich sind wir ganze Kerle und beißen lieber die Zähne zusammen und gehen erst zum Onkel Doktor, wenn es richtig weh tut. Vorsorge lohnt sich aber, besonders wenn es um Krankheiten geht, die unsere Lebensqualität bei Ausbruch enorm mindern.
Männer sterben statistisch gesehen etwa fünf Jahre früher als Frauen. Das mag auch daran liegen, dass sie sich eher scheuen, regelmäßig zum Arzt zu gehen. Schließlich sind wir ganze Kerle und beißen lieber die Zähne zusammen und gehen erst zum Onkel Doktor, wenn es richtig weh tut. Vorsorge lohnt sich aber, besonders wenn es um Krankheiten geht, die unsere Lebensqualität bei Ausbruch enorm mindern.
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Nutrition<br />
LIQUORICE<br />
Licorice candies have the same<br />
effect on testosterone. They<br />
contain glycyrrhizic acid which<br />
significantly reduces the testosterone<br />
content. So if you are<br />
a fan of this candy, you should<br />
consume as little of it as possible to avoid<br />
lowering your testosterone. Also always have a<br />
quick scan of any other sweets you eat to make<br />
sure that they do not contain glycyrrhizic acid<br />
(including liquorice root extracts).<br />
SOY<br />
Soy is often a staple food, especially for vegans.<br />
With the phytoestrogen it contains, it has about<br />
the same effect on the testosterone balance<br />
as flaxseed. If you consume too much soy, the<br />
totality of hormones could change in the long<br />
run and cause some negative effects for men.<br />
FAST FOOD BURGER<br />
Any kind of fast food is known to be particularly<br />
harmful to the body if consumed too much. In<br />
the case of burgers, however, it must almost<br />
always be assumed that the meat is of poor<br />
quality and that as a result the animals killed<br />
for this were fed with antibiotics. So not only do<br />
you gain weight when you consume too much<br />
fast food, but testosterone levels also decrease.<br />
And it basically is just not healthy.<br />
SOFT DRINKS<br />
Even with soft drinks such as cola or energy<br />
drinks, it is probably clear to everyone how their<br />
frequent consumption has harmful effects on<br />
the body. Due to the high sugar content, the<br />
increase in the body fat percentage is again<br />
strongly promoted in this case, which leads to<br />
a reduction in the testosterone content. Unfortunately,<br />
this also affects juices as they contain<br />
fructose, i.e. sugar.<br />
FIBER<br />
Surprisingly, care must also be taken not<br />
to consume too much fiber in the diet. Of<br />
course, fiber intake is important and good, so<br />
you shouldn't be without it entirely. However,<br />
studies have shown that if you consume too<br />
much fiber, your testosterone levels can also be<br />
lowered. A balanced diet is key here.<br />
GARLIC<br />
If you like to eat garlic<br />
frequently and often,<br />
this may also have a<br />
negative effect on your<br />
hormone or testosterone<br />
balance. Like other<br />
leek vegetables, garlic contains the amino<br />
acid allicin. When this amino acid is absorbed,<br />
the stress hormone cortisol is inhibited, which,<br />
as an antagonist to testosterone, also inhibits<br />
the production of this hormone and thus<br />
lowers its level.<br />
Foto: racool_studio / freepik.com<br />
ALCOHOL<br />
Of course, alcohol should not be missing<br />
from this list. The hops contained in beer in<br />
particular are known to lower the testosterone<br />
balance. Hops belong to the phytoestrogens<br />
and work on the same principle as natural estrogen.<br />
Accordingly, for the sake of your health<br />
and in order not to reduce your testosterone<br />
too much, you should refrain from high alcohol<br />
consumption.<br />
DAIRY PRODUCTS<br />
That might be a bit of a surprise, too. Cows<br />
are often fed with soy-containing feed and<br />
therefore many dairy products contain soy. As<br />
such, a reduction in the testosterone balance<br />
is by no means unlikely with high consumption.<br />
You should therefore also pay attention to the<br />
amount and frequency when consuming dairy<br />
products.<br />
CONCLUSION<br />
Testosterone is a particularly important<br />
hormone for men and not only ensures<br />
a good libido and muscle building, but<br />
also for general well-being. A decrease<br />
in the testosterone balance is therefore<br />
not recommended and should not be<br />
provoked with the foods listed above. As<br />
with everything else, it is always about<br />
balance. So pay close attention to what<br />
and how much you eat. In this way, your<br />
hormonal balance stays in balance and<br />
you stay healthy. (mgp,ts,mb)<br />
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