Testosterone: what decreases our levels?

• Cannabis: smoked cannabis will increase prolactin and decrease testosterone; edible CBD and cannabis do not increase prolactin (but all cannabis may increase gynecomastia)

• Smoked nicotine is bad for testosterone and estrogen; even chewed nicotine is a vasoconstrictor

  • An extremely low dose of chewed nicotine won’t overload nicotinic receptors but there is a dose-dependent response

• Cycling (seated) can damage the prostrate if putting a lot of pressure on the perineum and lead to incontinence or impotence

• Don’t forget about the pelvic floor!

  • If you don’t know where the pelvic floor is – think of your body as a box: your abs are the front of the box, your back is the back of the box, your diaphragm is the top of the box, your pelvic floor is the bottom and serves as your port to the outside world

  • Try Kegels for improved blood flow and sexual performance

• Alcohol significantly increases aromatase (an enzyme that converts testosterone into estrogen) – avoid more than 3-4 standard drinks every two weeks

• Saturated fat tends to be nutrient dense but not in large amounts – of course avoid trans fats and find healthy sources