mens health Flashcards
which protein is 60% of testosterone weakly bound to?
Albumin
what is 40% of testosterone tightly bound to?
SHBG
what are some risks/causes of low testosterone?
- age
- stress
- low SHBG (metformin)
- thyroid dysfunction
- zinc deficiency
- increased aromatase
- over exercising
how can we naturally increase testosterone levels?
- reduce stress
- weight loss
- detoxification
- low GI foods, healthy fats, zinc foods
- weight training
- sleep
- mitochondrial support
How can zinc supplementation help with low testosterone? RD?
- supports testosterone production
- promotes spermatogenesis
RD: 15-30 mg/day
How can vitamin D supplementation help with low testosterone?
- increases Leydig cell testosterone production
- supports a healthy testosterone / oestradiol balance
How can Mg supplementation help with low testosterone?
- in combination with zinc and B6, has shown to increase testosterone
RD: 200-400 mg/day
How can D-chiro-Inositol supplementation help with low testosterone? RD?
- decreases aromatise = decreasing conversion of testosterone to oestrogen
RD: 60 mcg/x2 daily
Which B vitamins are best for testosterone increase?
B2 (production), B3 (growth hormone stimulating leydig cell secretion) and B6 (suppresses oestrogen conversion)
Which enzyme turns testosterone into DHT?
5a-reductase
Which pathologies has increased DHT levels been associated with?
- anger issues
- acne
- male patterned baldness
- prostate disorders
what are some causes of increased 5a-reductase?
- diabetes
- high insulin
- inflammation
- obesity
- pesticides
Which nutrient/herbs increase NO causing ED help?
- argenine
- vitamin D
- ginko biloba
- beetroot
How can Reshi help with BPH?
inhibits 5a-reductase and reduces PSA
How can vitamin D help with BPH?
decreases prostate cell proliferation (6000 ID/day)
