8 Healthy Habits to Help You Manage Low Testosterone

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In addition to testosterone replacement therapy that is prescribed by your doctor, you might be able to get your testosterone level back up to speed — or at least counter some of its symptoms — with these healthy lifestyle choices: • Reduce your stress level. Both physical and emotional stress can reduce testosterone. As the stress hormone cortisol goes up, the testosterone hormone goes down. Try natural stress relievers, such as exercise, to improve your mental health and keep your testosterone production up. • Get rid of belly fat. A spare tire around your waist can contribute to low testosterone. As belly fat increases, the activity of an enzyme called aromatase increases, too. Aromatase converts testosterone into the hormone estrogen. Less testosterone and more estrogen causes fat to build up in breasts and hips. To determine your healthy weight, learn how to calculate your body mass index (BMI). Every point you knock off your BMI can help your testosterone level improve. Discover six more habits that can help with low testosterone. Learn more about living well with low testosterone »

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