I can't say for certain that it was the whole eggs. But that was legit the only change I did. So I can't see anything else having a factor. I was like you; had 4 whole eggs every morning. Now i just do egg whites, which are fucking terrible, but better than having those high levels.
Have you tried mixing whole eggs and whites? I was eating 4 whole a morning for a while, but now that eggs are so damn cheap(at least around me) I've been going for 2 whole with 4 whites. This way it still tastes like regular eggs but without all the fat...
Cholesterol does raise testosterone, specifically the healthy sources of fat.
There are a number of factors that can negatively or positively impact your cholesterol levels, many times those factors are NOT a reduction in fat consumption.
Oh and just because I'm itching to answer the OP's original question; cypionate. Lol.
The freakin list goes on. These guys did it with a minimal amount of "help". No real supplements to speak of. By today's standards there dietary practices are considered insane. BUT THEY WORKED! You guys keep pissing in the wind trying to find ways to re invent the wheel.
Recent bloodtests with 6month intervals showed that I have pretty low testosteron levels, just around the edge for supplementation. Since I'm a competing athlete supplementation isn't an option.
To improve my T levels, I've done a little research and will make adjustments in my life and diet. If anyone has any experience, knowledge, information or suggestions on this matter, feel free to share!
The adjustments I allready made are a reduction in protein intake from 3g to 2,2g/kg, a slightly higher fat intake of 1,1g/kg, a higher caloric intake of +200cal/day and I'll be trying to add more cruciferous vegetables.
Other then just the diet I'll be trying to reduce overall life stress and am considering getting my sleep checked.
Would you please keep us updated on how those changes affect your levels? That would be very interesting....
I am not saying this will work for you but on Evan's advice I tried a keto diet and my test levels went up over 100 points. I would venture to guess that it was the increase in fats that did this.
I am not saying this will work for you but on Evan's advice I tried a keto diet and my test levels went up over 100 points. I would venture to guess that it was the increase in fats that did this.
Thanks for the input naturalguy! What kind of fats did you add, just the classic fats: olive oil, nuts, salmon, avocados and eggs?
I am not saying this will work for you but on Evan's advice I tried a keto diet and my test levels went up over 100 points. I would venture to guess that it was the increase in fats that did this.
I am not saying this will work for you but on Evan's advice I tried a keto diet and my test levels went up over 100 points. I would venture to guess that it was the increase in fats that did this.
If I may ask. What had your Test levels been before you changed your diet?
I'd like to ask, do you think the reduction in protein will help? (+-3gkg to +-2gr/kg)
No, testosterone has more to do with dietary fat being too low. Too low and test will go lower in some people. Stress, over training, low fat diet, and extremely low cal diet can do it
I am not saying this will work for you but on Evan's advice I tried a keto diet and my test levels went up over 100 points. I would venture to guess that it was the increase in fats that did this.
No, testosterone has more to do with dietary fat being too low. Too low and test will go lower in some people. Stress, over training, low fat diet, and extremely low cal diet can do it
Where is your fat intake?
Fat intake is 1g/kg from eggs, avocados, nuts, olive oil, salmon and maybe once or twice a week from a more fatty meat like a good steak or some pork.
I'm currently thinking it might be the overtraining or stress aspect since preformance improvement is low and I sleep pretty bad. Ofcourse it could be the other way around, that low t is the cause. Anyways, improving the diet can never be bad!
No, testosterone has more to do with dietary fat being too low. Too low and test will go lower in some people. Stress, over training, low fat diet, and extremely low cal diet can do it
Where is your fat intake?
Do all fats count in this regard? From what I understand steroid hormones are synthesized from cholestrol. Therefore he should have to raise his intake of saturated fats. Or am I wrong?
Fat intake is 1g/kg from eggs, avocados, nuts, olive oil, salmon and maybe once or twice a week from a more fatty meat like a good steak or some pork.
I'm currently thinking it might be the overtraining or stress aspect since preformance improvement is low and I sleep pretty bad. Ofcourse it could be the other way around, that low t is the cause. Anyways, improving the diet can never be bad!
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Fat intake is 1g/kg from eggs, avocados, nuts, olive oil, salmon and maybe once or twice a week from a more fatty meat like a good steak or some pork.
I'm currently thinking it might be the overtraining or stress aspect since preformance improvement is low and I sleep pretty bad. Ofcourse it could be the other way around, that low t is the cause. Anyways, improving the diet can never be bad!
Oh yeah that is plenty of fat. I would reduce volume right away. Cut it back by 30-40%
Do all fats count in this regard? From what I understand steroid hormones are synthesized from cholestrol. Therefore he should have to raise his intake of saturated fats. Or am I wrong?
yes you are right but no one needs to increase their cholesterol or saturated intake that is for sure since probably 90% of everyone in this industry consume more than ever recommended. What I am saying is following a very low fat diet can lower testosterone levels. So that would need to be addressed. Adding and exceeding fat requirements does not equal more testosterone above and beyond normal.
Fat intake is 1g/kg from eggs, avocados, nuts, olive oil, salmon and maybe once or twice a week from a more fatty meat like a good steak or some pork.
I'm currently thinking it might be the overtraining or stress aspect since preformance improvement is low and I sleep pretty bad. Ofcourse it could be the other way around, that low t is the cause. Anyways, improving the diet can never be bad!
If you're consuming a caloric surplus of carbs/protein, fats should be kept minimal. You really don't need a bunch of fats if you're consuming a lot of carbs. All it will do is slow your metabolism down and interfere with nutrient partitioning, at least in my experience as a big man has this been proven to be true.
I've also noticed by keeping the fats on the lower end, my appetite has increased throughout the day.
Originally Posted by ChrisTuttle
yes you are right but no one needs to increase their cholesterol or saturated intake that is for sure since probably 90% of everyone in this industry consume more than ever recommended. What I am saying is following a very low fat diet can lower testosterone levels. So that would need to be addressed. Adding and exceeding fat requirements does not equal more testosterone above and beyond normal.
The only time increased saturated fats/cholesterol has scientifically increased testosterone has been in sedentary men that just started lifting weights. Plenty of studies out there discussing this subject.
Fats do have plenty of benefits, but according to research and science, Mr.Tuttle is correct.
yes you are right but no one needs to increase their cholesterol or saturated intake that is for sure since probably 90% of everyone in this industry consume more than ever recommended. What I am saying is following a very low fat diet can lower testosterone levels. So that would need to be addressed. Adding and exceeding fat requirements does not equal more testosterone above and beyond normal.