Male testosterone levels are on a steady decline, posing a significant threat to fertility and overall health. By optimizing your human growth hormone (HGH), you can naturally enhance your testosterone levels as well.
A Looming Crisis: Declining Sperm Counts
By 2045, it is predicted that male sperm counts will hit 0%, threatening human survival. Shanna Swan, a professor of environmental medicine and public health at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, reports that "average sperm counts among western men have more than halved in the past 40 years, with no signs of slowing down."
Sedentary lifestyles and environmental toxins are among the key factors contributing to low testosterone levels. Currently, 1 in 4 men in the United States is dealing with this issue, leading to a rise in treatments like Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT).
The Role of Endocrine Disruptors
Dustin Baker, President of BioProtein Technology, says, "Virtually everything in modern life is an endocrine disruptor, from the amount of plastics and chemicals in our environment, to pesticides, and toxicity in our air."
He continues, "A vast majority of daily-use products, and how we store them in plastics are all endocrine disruptors. Even our clothing that we wear is made out of plastic and so are the receipts that we touch. The more that we flood our society with these things, the bigger the impact will be over time."
"The data shows that there is a snowball effect and it’s getting worse as we progress. Our lives might be getting easier from a technological perspective, but they’re not getting easier from a health and wellness perspective. It’s absolute destruction to the male body at this point."
What Can Be Done to Combat This?
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While TRT is a common treatment for low testosterone, it involves replenishing the body's testosterone levels through injections, which can come with many potential side effects, like an increased risk of heart disease, causing legitimate safety concerns to still linger.
"Anytime you replace a hormone with a synthetic drug, you’re going to shut down your natural hormone production. It’s called a negative feedback loop," Baker explains. "So as soon as you inject growth hormone or you start injecting testosterone, now, the speed at which this happens is all dependent upon the actual amount that you’re taking, but you are going to shut down whatever’s left of your natural hormone production."
To avoid this, Baker says there are three ways that you can stimulate your HGH levels naturally:
- Sleep
- High-Intensity Interval Exercise
- Nutrition
1. Prioritize Quality Sleep
"Seventy to ninety percent of male hormones are secreted during sleep during two recovery sleep cycles," he says. "You have SWS, slow wave sleep, and you have REM sleep, and that’s when your body is restoring itself."
"If you’re waking up a couple of times a night, or constantly waking up and falling back asleep, you are interrupting those sleep cycles, which means your body isn’t optimally secreting natural hormone production. But if you can fix your sleep, you can fix your hormone levels—and that’s free."
Tips for Better Sleep:
- Maintain a Consistent Sleep Schedule: Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.
- Create a Relaxing Bedtime Routine: Engage in calming activities like reading or meditation before sleep.
- Optimize Your Sleep Environment: Ensure your bedroom is dark, quiet, and cool.
2. Engage in High-Intensity Interval Exercise (HIIT)
"Studies are blatantly clear in showing that high-intensity interval training is the best method of exercise to spur human growth hormone naturally. It is a pulsating hormone, so you can spur its creation with intense bouts of exercise."
Baker explains that when it comes to high-intensity interval exercises, there are plenty of different programs you can follow, but typically it’s "30 seconds to a minute worth of work at 70-90% of maximal effort, followed by the equivalent amount of rest and repeated multiple times."
Benefits of HIIT:
- Boosts HGH and testosterone levels naturally
- Improves cardiovascular health
- Enhances metabolism and fat loss
3. Optimize Your Nutrition
"If you fix your food, you’re going to fix a lot of things," he says. A quick tip that Baker says will help with growth hormone production is to "cut out sugar 3 hours before bed as sugar can interrupt the production of that hormone while you sleep."
Nutritional Guidelines:
- Limit Sugar Intake: Especially in the hours leading up to sleep.
- Eat Whole Foods: Focus on a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats.
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
With the year 2045 eerily close, it’s important that all men take the steps necessary to increase their testosterone levels, as our humanity depends on it—literally.
"It’s very serious, and people don’t think about their fertility until it’s too late. You never hear of someone in their twenties getting tested. You just automatically assume that you’re a fertile male and that’s not necessarily the case, especially in this day and age. And if you look at how much modern fertility treatments cost, we’re not talking ten grand, we’re talking six figures, you got to pick your battles," Baker concludes.
By implementing these natural strategies to boost HGH, men can improve their testosterone levels, enhance their fertility, and safeguard their health for the future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are male testosterone levels declining?
Male testosterone levels are declining due to sedentary lifestyles and exposure to environmental toxins. According to Dustin Baker, President of BioProtein Technology, "Virtually everything in modern life is an endocrine disruptor, from the amount of plastics and chemicals in our environment, to pesticides, and toxicity in our air." These factors interfere with hormone production, leading to lower testosterone levels.
What are endocrine disruptors, and how do they affect hormone levels?
Endocrine disruptors are substances that can interfere with the hormonal system. Dustin Baker explains, "A vast majority of daily-use products, and how we store them in plastics are all endocrine disruptors. Even our clothing that we wear is made out of plastic and so are the receipts that we touch." These disruptors can negatively impact natural hormone production, including testosterone and human growth hormone (HGH).
What are the risks associated with Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)?
Testosterone Replacement Therapy involves replenishing the body's testosterone levels, often through injections. However, this treatment can have potential side effects. Dustin Baker warns, "Anytime you replace a hormone with a synthetic drug, you’re going to shut down your natural hormone production. It’s called a negative feedback loop... you are going to shut down whatever’s left of your natural hormone production." There is also a concern about an increased risk of heart disease.
How can improving sleep boost HGH and testosterone levels?
Quality sleep is crucial for hormone secretion. Baker states, "Seventy to ninety percent of male hormones are secreted during sleep during two recovery sleep cycles. You have SWS, slow wave sleep, and you have REM sleep, and that’s when your body is restoring itself." Interruptions in sleep can disrupt these cycles, reducing natural hormone production. Fixing sleep patterns can naturally improve HGH and testosterone levels.
How does high-intensity interval training (HIIT) stimulate HGH production?
High-intensity interval training is effective in boosting HGH naturally. According to Baker, "Studies are blatantly clear in showing that high-intensity interval training is the best method of exercise to spur human growth hormone naturally. It is a pulsating hormone, so you can spur its creation with intense bouts of exercise." HIIT typically involves "30 seconds to a minute worth of work at 70-90% of maximal effort, followed by the equivalent amount of rest and repeated multiple times."
