Low Testosterone increases the risk of heart disease and is strongly linked to metabolic syndrome, decreased sexual performance, loss of muscle mass, depression and decreased quality of life.
A recent study showed that sugar consumption has an abrupt effect on the level of Testosterone production and availability once produced.
74 men (between the ages of 19-74 years) with varying glucose tolerance (how well their body handles sugar) were selected to take part in the study. The subjects were presented with a 75g oral glucose load and then blood withdrawals were performed at 0, 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes post consumption. The blood was then tested for a number of indices related to Testosterone metabolism.
The researchers concluded that glucose ingestion induces a significant reduction in total and free T levels in men, which is similar across the spectrum of glucose tolerance.
So if you’re looking to maintain or increase your level of ‘Vitamin T’, a good place to begin would be modulating your sugar and high glycemic index carbohydrate consumption.
Reference:
Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2012 Jul 17. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2265.2012.04486.x.
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