Any men have low-T and have diet & working out help?

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  • jennk5309
    jennk5309 Posts: 206 Member
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    jennk5309 wrote: »
    Lrdoflamancha wrote: »
    Just a thought .... He is only 30 lbs over weight. Not really enough to effect T... You might need to talk to a marriage counselor about underlaying issues that are manifesting as low T.

    He has many signs and symptoms of it, and also has blood sugar issues, which I've heard can affect testosterone levels.

    So what is his excuse for not getting medically tested?
    See my last response.
  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
    jennk5309 wrote: »
    elphie754 wrote: »
    yopeeps025 wrote: »
    jennk5309 wrote: »
    I'm asking so I can help my husband (and our marriage).

    I was reading that a diet with good fats (nuts, olive oil, eggs, red meat, etc.), lower in grains, lots of vegetables and low fructose is what is best for increasing testosterone. That plus Vitamin D and Zinc supplementation and hitting the weights, hard.

    Any men done that and been successful in increasing their testosterone, or did you have to see a doctor?

    He hasn't been tested for low-T, but it's obvious that it's a problem.

    Any really good suggestions?

    Yup I agree with why has he not been tested then?

    Because he likely doesn't see a problem and has no idea his wife is going this "research".

    Jeez.....all this speculation. HE brought up the idea of low testosterone, and yes, he is making an appointment. Appointments, specialists take time and we're trying to see what he can do to jumpstart helping the issue if, indeed, that's what it is. Eating right and exercising are NOT going to make his issues worse, that's for sure.

    All his MD would need to do is write a prescription for lab work. No sppointment needed.

    And yes, there was a lot of speculation because working in the health field I see it all the time. Family members or even the pt themselves with "self diagnose" and issue the person doesn't have.
  • Bakins929
    Bakins929 Posts: 895 Member
    I've never had low T, but a few years back when I was working out like a mad man, I was taking "Pink Magic" from GNC. Bulked up and cut fat, increased stamina, in all areas. ;) I don't know that it was that alone, but a good diet of eating clean and working out made a big difference. I don't know if it's still available, but it worked for me.

    As a side note, do something about it! My 20 yr marriage ended bc wife had no interest for years and it manifested in resentment and anger and eventually divorce...
  • pollypocket1021
    pollypocket1021 Posts: 533 Member
    edited May 2015
    auddii wrote: »
    lemonsnowdrop wrote: »
    jennk5309 wrote: »
    Pu_239 wrote: »
    Get hormone replacement therapy.

    I'm worried about side effects and long term problems. I don't feel like it's been around long enough to trust it. Maybe once men have been using it for another 10 years or so I'll trust it. We're not ruling it out, but I'd like him to try a more natural approach first.

    But...the hormone they replace is one made inside of our bodies...so it technically is natural.

    One of the doctors I was working with thinks hormone replacement is a horrible idea since a known side effect is cancer. The body naturally loses testosterone as men age; that is what is natural. People should definitely discuss the treatment, side effects, and their family history with their doctors. Hormone replacement might be appropriate for some people but not for others.

    Nope. Cancer has never been positively correlated with high testosterone levels ever in any study.

    Men in the highest quartile of baseline testosterone serum levels have the lowest incidence of prostate cancer.

    Correlation =\= causation, but these two things are NEGATIVELY correlated. HRT does not cause cancer.
  • WeddedBliss1992
    WeddedBliss1992 Posts: 414 Member
    edited May 2015
    my husband had to start on testosterone replacement. his T level was 78.
    make sure your husband is tested. foods and lifestyle changes won't help if his level is truly low.
    my husband takes injections. his dr said that creams, gels and other forms do not work.
  • draftsman28
    draftsman28 Posts: 98 Member
    To answer OP original question I have not found anyone who has been able to raise their level to normal range without TRT. I have been diagnosed with low T and have been searching for success stories w/o going on TRT. Im 39 yo and my level is 196. Should be in the 600 range so I need a 300% increase. My urologist said working out might boost my test level 20%. I'll find out soon. I get my level checked again in a couple weeks.
  • BWBTrish
    BWBTrish Posts: 2,817 Member
    love it!!!
    OP speculates about husbands blood sugar levels, and T level.

    and blames people who react to her post for speculating

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