Has the passion in your bedroom dipped? Do you only fantasize about sex nowadays, and feel apprehensive about going wild with your partner? Do you excuse yourself saying you have now become old? Well, you don't need to blame the number of years you spent on planet earth; instead, you need to blame the dipping testosterone levels in your body, perhaps! If you think that testosterone is the problem, here is what you need to do to bring these levels back to optimum.

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Lose weight

Losing weight can drastically improve your testosterone levels. Overweight men are more likely to have low testosterone levels, so this is an important trick to increase your body's testosterone production when you need it most.

Increase intake of zinc

The mineral zinc is important for testosterone production. Research has shown that adding dietary supplements for zinc for a time span of even as little as six weeks shows improvement in testosterone production. It's estimated that up to 45 percent of adults over the age of 60 may have lower than recommended zinc intakes, so a zinc supplement is quite a necessary option if you are looking to boost your testosterone levels.

Vitamin D levels

One more nutrient that is important for testosterone production is Vitamin D. Vitamin D is a steroid hormone and is essential for the healthy development of the nucleus of the sperm cell. To get your levels into the healthy range, sun exposure is the best way to optimize your vitamin D levels. If you are sun-shy, then choosing a supplement is another option.

Reduce stress

Stress causes your body to increase production of the hormone cortisol. This hormone blocks the effect of testosterone. So if you are looking to improve your testosterone levels, try to eliminate stress from your life by doing some stress-busting physical activities.

Intake of healthy fats

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Research shows that a diet with less than 40 percent of energy as fat leads to a decrease in testosterone levels. It is important to understand that your body requires fat from animal and vegetable sources to function properly.