Eat Onions and Boost Testosterone




Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast show

Summary: <p>Today, we’re going to talk about one of the best natural remedies to increase testosterone: onions. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Testosterone does a lot in the body, including increasing libido, controlling male characteristics, and increasing muscle growth.</p> <p><br></p> <p>When someone takes testosterone, they inactivate the gland that makes the hormone. Generally, we want to choose natural ways to increase testosterone, which can involve natural glandular therapy. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Onions are high in quercetin, which triggers the luteinizing hormone. Luteinizing hormone controls and can increase the production of testosterone in males. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Onions also have a lot of additional health benefits:</p> <p> • They have powerful antioxidant effects </p> <p> • They have properties that help with insulin resistance </p> <p> • They have anti-cancer properties </p> <p> • They can help increase nitric oxide to support the vascular system</p> <p> • They may help reduce the risk of cataracts </p> <p> • They may help reduce the risk of allergies </p> <p> • They have potent anti-inflammatory properties </p> <p> • They may help decrease blood pressure </p> <p> • They can act as a diuretic </p> <p><br></p> <p>It’s best to consume raw onions to support healthy testosterone levels. However, you can sauté the onions or cook them—just be sure not to overcook them. </p>