Do certain foods contain or make the body produce testosterone?
Jim Reynolds, Boston, MA A: The body produces its own testosterone. There are no food sources of this hormone. The only exception may be bull testicles—and a few people do eat them—but there’s no evidence that they raise the testosterone level in your blood, since it’s digested along with the other proteins in food. If you think you have a lack of testosterone, your doctor can do a simple blood test to find out. If it’s low, he or she can help you correct it with hormone treatment. But under no circumstances should you try to obtain this hormone any way other than through a medical doctor, and then only for a specific medical condition. Hormones are not to be fooled with—and with testosterone, too much of a good thing can be harmful. If you’re trying to add muscle mass, this process cannot and should not be rushed. A healthy diet with adequate protein (not excessive) and a regular strength training routine will add muscle at the right rate for your body. More Exercise = Better Sex With
