does soy milk deplete testosterone?
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Soy in large amounts can reduce your testosterone levels. Drinking soy milk is not going to reduce your testosterone levels at all. Soy has been shown, in some cases (not all), to increase estrogen levels, but only at high amounts of consumption. So if you're a bodybuilder and your primary source of protein is soy, then you'll experience the withdrawl of testosterone (given that you're consuming 100g+ of soy protein a day). One glass of soy milk has about 5-6g of soy protein in it, which will hardly have any effect on you. If you are taking soy supplements, limit the intake of them and consume other protein supplements like whey or caseinate with soy.
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No. Whey protein is meant for those that are trying to bulk up, or add muscle mass to their frame. Generally, soy protein is taken by women just for good health and to ensure that they are taking the required amount of protein. I've placed a couple links for further information. Very reputable sources. Best of luck
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A couple of handfuls of walnuts or almonds daily, has been shown to increase testosterone.  There are also several supplements available, such as DHEA or Dihydroepiandosterone.  I would talk with your physician about why you want to increase your testosterone first, though.
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I had GYNECOMASTIA. for 20 years from someone twisting my left titty.  I quit drinking milk, drank lots of water, and use apple cider vinegar every day. I can't say this is what cured my male breast but it is now the same as the other side.
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Actually yes you can. I don't have sources but I do remember hearing about this back in high school from one of my teachers how a tribe of indiginous people of South America that kept injured men of the tribe useful by having the babies breast feed from the men. If enough suckling action is applied to the nipple, a man's body will actually begin to produce higher levels of estrogen and provide small amounts of milk. \n\nAccording to the study, it took a very long time and would probably not work for other people but since this had been a long practice of the tribe, it worked for them.
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Assuming you mean androgen steroids:  Androgens don't "damage" the testicles in a way that is visible, and in fact don't really damage them at all.  There is significant loss of testicular size, from loss of testosterone-producing tissue in the testes.  Production of testosterone (T) is controlled by sensors, in the testes, that detect how much T is in the blood.  When it drops low, more T is produced in the testes; when its high, the testes reduce production.  When a person injects T, they cause a very high blood T level, and this causes the testes to nearly completely stop producing it.  Thus, over time, the T-producing tissue degenerates and is lost, and the testes shrink.  I dont know of any pictures, but they would just show normal, but small, testes.
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From Mens Health and Well Being Association\n\nTestosterone is not just a sex hormone.  Every cell in the body has a receptor for testosterone. It is vital in the production of protein and therefore in the formation of muscle. It has a key role in the manufacture of bone. It improves the oxygen uptake of cells, helps control blood sugar, helps regulate cholesterol levels and helps maintain a powerful immune system. It helps concentration, improves mood and may protect against Alzheimer’s disease.\nThe male form of menopause is called andropause and is caused by a slow decline in testosterone production by the testicles and adrenal glands.  In men, 90-95% of testosterone is produced by the Leydig cells of the testicles and the remainder is formed by the adrenals. Unlike the female menopause, which is caused by a sudden decrease in hormone levels, the male andropause occurs much more gradually over a 20 year period and therefore may be less obvious.\n\nPeak testosterone levels in men occur in the late teens. After that there is a gradual decline. Andropause typically begins in men in their early forties or fifties. By the age of 50, 50% of men have low testosterone levels compared to age based guidelines. That figure is a lot higher if levels are compared to optimal levels that occurred during youth. By the age of 60 at least 50% of men will have levels of testosterone low enough to start causing serious health problems. A few men are lucky enough to maintain youthful levels right into old age and the result is usually health and vitality. For the rest of us, symptoms of andropause can include:\n \n\n    * fatigue (often the earliest sign). You just don’t feel like getting up in the morning anymore. It’s called the TAT syndrome (Tired All the Time).\n    * depression, anxiety and irritability. It’s called the USTA syndrome (I ‘usta’ enjoy life).\n    * reduced libido\n    * decreased morning erections\n    * loss of drive, creativity and self-confidence\n    * facial wrinkles\n    * muscle pain and stiffness\n    * increased body fat\n    * decreased muscle mass\n    * increased blood pressure\n    * angina\n\n\nIt is associated with an increase in the incidence of heart attacks, strokes and brain ageing.  There is also a strong association between decreased testosterone levels and type 2 diabetes, elevated cholesterol, osteoporosis and arthritis.\n\nSo how do you know if you would benefit form testosterone replacement? First of all, check to see if you have any of the above symptoms.
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Men love sex and eating, but not all of them are aware of the fact that food they have can improve their sexual health. The point is that some food products enhance male sexual potence, greatly increase libido and help maintain sexual activity at any age. It does not matter whether you suffer from lack of energy or atherosclerosis or simply want your body to produce high quality sperm. Make some changes in your diet! This will considerably improve your sexual health and sex life in future\n\nFood product:Eggs\n\nEffect: you enjoy sex longer\nThis will be your third date with this pretty girl whom you met in laundry. Your agitation tortures you : “Is she going to have sex with me? What does she expect me to do in bed?”. Relax and try to calm down your nerves, to say nothing of other parts of your body. Even if you are going to take her to a restaurant, have dinner before your date. In your case the best dinner is any sort of egg dish. Fried eggs, omelet or boiled eggs – all these dishes are a perfect source of vitamin B which helps to get rid of stress and nervousness and positively influences sexual health as well as health in general.\n\nBeing worried, nervous or depressed usually means lack of vitamin B. Always have enough amount of this vitamin. It will make you calm and self-confident. No early ejaculation! Have fun!\nFood product: Vanilla ice-cream\n\nFood product: Vanilla ice-cream\nIce-cream is a product which increases erection duration. Ice-cream is reach in calcium and phosphor – two minerals increasing libido and generally improving sexual health. A usual ice-cream cone contains circa 200 mg of calcium i.e the dose which if taken every day is likely to make your orgasm more intensive. The fact is that muscles responsible for ejaculation need calcium to contract properly.\n\nBut choose vanilla ice-cream, rather than another one, let’s say chocolate. Results of scientific researches show that smell of vanilla makes men relaxed and calm by releasing them from stress and depression.\nFood product:Liver\n\nEffect: improves sperm quality
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Actually, it is all mind over matter.  You have to be strong in mind, set your mind to it and take it one day at a time.\n\nHere are steps you can take on top of reducing masturbation frequency:\n\n1. Reduce the intake of hormone-polluted beef and dairy products. Red meat traps too much hormone-polluted blood. Instead, bring more seafood and poultry into your diet. \n\n2. Eat more seeds, nuts, and soybeans, which contain L-arginine (the natural growth-hormone agents) and Isoflavones (the plant estrogen for anti-cancers and tumor hormones and the liver function enhancers), to help cool down the prostate. Shrinking your prostate will have wonderful effects on your body and can aid in stopping a hair loss pattern. \n\n3. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits for more anti-cancerous and tumor plant hormones and anti-oxidants/vitamins/minerals. You can even try taking a multi-vitamin/mineral to get the antioxidant group into your dietary habits. Notable vitamins are C, E, A, and notable herbs that promote blood circulation are ginseng and ginkgo biloba. \n\n4. Participate in more outdoor activities to communicate with nature and exercise more to consume testosterone in the muscles of the body, rather than burn it into DHT. Try jogging or even taking a brisk walk. Any kind of physical activity is much better for your body than sitting around in front of a TV, especially if you don’t normally move around much.
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First of all I don't condone steroid use, i am only making a suggestion to you. Your sex drive is low because your body has stopped producing testosterone because of the steroid use. you can "jump start" your body to start producing testosterone by using HCG( human chorionic gonadotrophin). it mimics a substance called LH that tells your testes to produce testosterone. Doing a GOOGLE search on HCG or Pregnyl will give you more info. Good luck and be careful!
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"The dairy industry..." nice one Denial.\n\nI've been drinking soy milk for years, and my sons are drinking it now.   No adverse effects -- in fact, my oldest was lactose intolerant, and my youngest had allergies, so they enjoy the soy.  (Rhythm intended).\n\nMy dad has told us that he drank whole milk as a young child, and his bones were always strong.  I just don't know if the milk today is as wholesome as in his days.  \n\nAs far as ethnicity, it could well be that countries which consume a lot of dairy products (Western Europe) or regions where cows are raised, have a genetic affinity to milk.\n\nAnd I can't justify this statement, but I've heard it said that cow's milk is meant for cows.  I know, that sounds naive, but I thought I'd throw it out there.\n\nIf you wanted me to sum it up -- cow's milk, with the additives and hormones removed, is probably just fine, if your body can handle dairy products.\n\nAnd yet, there are so many good, natural alternatives, like green tea.  (Check out the calcium content of green tea).   \n\nSo what is milk good for?   Objectively speaking, yeah, the dairy industry!
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The best, no-side effects way to boost your testosterone is to use what you have naturally; Lifting weights and doing enough cardio. Don't use anything artificial or your mess yourself up and make your body stop producting testosterone altogether. Not feeling like you have enough is better than having none. Besides, if you don't have too much, your chances of not going bald are better.
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His Testosterone level should be normal, unless his voice hasnt yet broken and facial and pubic hair havent appeared yet, then suppliments can be taken either thru injection or tablet form.\n\nSuppliments shouldnt have any sideeffects, extra testosterone will b lost during urination and masterbation
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Only if soy is in the ingredients. Soy is no good for men, has female estrogen. Just so you know.
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Check out my hubby's database; it could help you out!\n\nfrom:\nhttp://ca.askmen.com/love/love_tip_200/232b_love_tip.html\nhttp://www.jackinworld.com/qa/qasem.html\n\nA lot of guys would love it if they could make like one of the characters in Scary Movie and ejaculate so much that they plaster their girlfriends against the ceiling. And although that won't likely be happening anytime soon, it's believed that wheat germ increases seminal output. Bon appétit.\n(Butter's note: I only tried it once and it thickened my load like I've rarely seen before. Eat with oatmeal for better results)\n\nAmino acids, if taken regularly, are generally believed to increase ejaculate fluid. On the other hand, zinc seems to improve both the amount of sperm produced as well as the sperm's ability to move spontaneously and independently. Together with amino acids, this will increase normal sperm count and volume significantly. \nAmino acids are believed to increase ejaculate fluid (not the amount of actual sperm necessarily) if taken regularly. Some amino acids include:\n\nL-ARGININE HCL\nStudies show sperm and semen volume doubles, fertility improves (even among men with low sperm counts or poor sperm motility), and sperm health and activity increase with supplementation. Arginine is found in high concentrations in nuts and seeds like peanuts and almonds. It can also be found in chocolate and raisins. Some Natural Sources: Nuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, chocolate, popcorn, raisins, brown rice, carob, gelatin desserts, oatmeal, whole wheat bread, and protein rich foods. \n\nL-LYSINE\nResearchers find that this amino acids plus zinc increases sperm produced, stimulates testosterone production, and improves semen quality.\n\nEPIMEDIUM SAGITTATUM\nSometimes called "horny goat weed," this botanical boosts libido and testosterone levels for greater sperm production for a strong ejaculation.\n\nZINC OXIDE\nHas been shown to increase number of sperm and sperm motility by 80% to 200% by aiding testosterone synthesis.\n\nL-CARNITINE\nThis amino acid is found in high concentrations in healthy sperm. Proven to significantly increase the percentage of highly motile sperm.\n\nCATUABA BARK\nBrazilian herb that strengthens the libido, and nourishes the entire male reproductive system.\n\nPUMPKIN SEED\nSupports prostate health and hormonal production. While they may not readily increase sperm volume, they do enhance prostate health and testosterone production.\n \nMACA\nLegendary South American botanical proven to promote libido, potency and energy.\n\nGinseng Y\nohimbe bark\nVitamin C, E\nMagnesium\n(Butter's note: Lecithin added daily increases amount, not thickness)\n\nZinc has been shown to improve both the amount of sperm you produce and the sperm's ability to move spontaneously and independently. Coupled with amino acids (see above), this will increase sperm volume significantly.\n(Butter's note: Not as miraculous as they make it sound, but regular zinc intake (50mgs a day) does increase quantity somewhat.)\n\nWhatever a pill company's claims are, you can probably do just as well with zinc and lecithin supplements. (Use zinc supplements in moderation; too much zinc intake can be dangerous.) For some guys, these nutrients do have a noticeable effect on ejaculation volume, and they're a lot cheaper and easier to get. In general, stay away from mail-order pills sold by less-than-reputable companies; you really don't know what's in them, and their claims are almost always untrue or at least greatly exaggerated.\n\nPC Exercises:\nWhile Kegel exercises can help you last longer, they can also aid in increasing sperm volume. There are a host of exercises you can do to keep your penis in great shape and shoot like a champion. \n(Butter's note: PC muscle exercises have proven to help reduce prostate troubles in advancing age, but I have yet to see improvements in my ejaculate's volume through
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no - there is no evidence to support the idea that amino acids can increase your testosterone\n\nhowever if the fat or zinc levels in your diet are too low increasing these will increase your testosterone but only to the point where you should normally be with a good diet.\n\nSome amino acids do however suppress another hormone called cortisol and if your ratio of testosterone to cortisol goes up due to this then muscle growth may be improved
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Well, everything in moderation. Too much of anything can be bad for you.\n\nI doubt drinking soya milk will cause any serious side effects. You'd have to drink a hell of a lot to end up with oestrogen dominence, which is probably what they are referring to. If you already have oestrogen dominence, then it would be a good idea to avoid soya products, otherwise it should be fine.\n\nHTH : )