Not Enough Cholesterol: Eating a vegan diet with too little


cholesterol in it can contribute to lower testosterone. The body is supposed to make enough cholesterol to produce all of the steroid hormones, including testosterone, but it doesn't always. In some people the delivery can't keep up with the demand. So eating an animal protein-based diet can enhance the production of testosterone.


Diet: In addition to a lack of animal protein, other types of poor nutrition can affect testosterone function. A diet that is high in sugar, high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, grains and alcohol are more likely to contribute to obesity resulting in increased estrogen production, which interferes with the production of testosterone.


Certain Medications: There are more than 250 prescription,


over-the-counter (OTC) and illegal drugs that can cause problems with testosterone production and function. There are medications that can negatively impact the hypothalamus (the testosterone CEO), the pituitary gland (the middle managers), the message delivery process in the cells (couriers), and the testicles them- selves (the factory). In addition to affecting how testosterone is utilized, there are also many drugs that increase estrogen produc- tion. If you have low testosterone and you're taking any prescrip- tion or OTC medication, you have to consider the possibility that your medication might be contributing to your lowered testos- terone levels. (See the sidebar for a list of medication categories known to cause low testosterone.)


Stress: If a man is under significant emotional stress, it can lower his testosterone levels. The reason is that the stress hor-


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Medications that Interfere with Testosterone Production:


• Beta-blockers • Aldactone • Some chemotherapeutic agents • Other: Pesticides, phthalates


• NSAIDs • Statins • Prilosec • Tagamet • Antidepressants


• Thiazide diuretics • Antifungals • Amiodarone


Medications that Increase Estrogen Levels:


• Beta-blockers • Quinidine • Coumadin • Methyldopa


• Some antibiotics, antifungals • Other: Alcohol, amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine


mone, cortisol, is made from cholesterol too. And if a man is experiencing a lot of stress, the body has a choice: it can make more cortisol or it can make testosterone. The body is always going to choose to produce cortisol because it keeps you alive. Without it, you die within three days. You can live a much longer time without testosterone. That's why, with abrupt, intense stress, such as that experienced during a period of grief or sudden life change, one can experience an immediate drop in testosterone. Generally, after a short-term period of stress, a man’s testosterone levels will recover if you're otherwise healthy. However, if you're chronically stressed, your testosterone will gradually drop over a period of time.


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