Is increasing testosterone dangerous? This is the best method.

All these routes have one thing in common: you're pulling hard on your hormones from the outside, instead of supporting your body's own processes. This is precisely where increasing testosterone becomes unsafe.

Yes, and that can cause all kinds of complaints:

• Excessive hair growth (hirsutism)
• Acne
• Fat storage around the abdomen
• Menstrual disorders
• Reduced fertility

The same applies to women: If you have any complaints, always have your testosterone tested by your GP.

High testosterone in women is almost always caused by hormonal imbalances, such as PCOS or adrenal problems. (7)(8) But not by diet, strength training, or natural testosterone-supporting supplements.

Your body produces testosterone based on nutrients. By maintaining this nutritional foundation, you naturally support hormone balance.

• Get enough healthy fats and cholesterol - Unprocessed fats from foods like eggs, oily fish, meat, nuts, seeds, and olive oil provide nutrients involved in normal hormone processes. A good guideline is 20–30% of your calories from fat, preferably from unprocessed sources. (9)
• Pay attention to your micronutrients - Zinc is especially important: it contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood. Vitamin D and magnesium also play a role in the normal functioning of your body and your hormone balance. (10)(11)(12)

Your lifestyle has a major impact on your energy levels, recovery and overall hormone balance.

• Do strength training 2 to 4 times per week - Short, intense, and functional (45–75 minutes per workout). Focus on large muscle groups and compound exercises (strength exercises that use multiple muscle groups at once). (13)(14)
• Reduce stress - Schedule relaxation time, such as walking, breathing exercises, spending time in nature, or a sauna. Try out what truly relaxes you. And avoid prolonged overload (work pressure, excessive exercise, screen time until late). (15)
• Drink less (or no) alcohol - Preferably no more than once a week and in moderation. Less alcohol = better for sleep, recovery and overall health. (16)
• Sleep at least 7-9 hours per night - And keep to a regular rhythm as much as possible. (17)
• Eat enough (but not too little) - Do you still want to lose some weight to reach a healthy weight? Do this gradually and, if necessary, under supervision. Eating too little and exercising too much causes additional physical stress. (18)

Want to use supplements that support your body? Then choose ingredients with a proven role in stress, sleep, energy metabolism, or normal hormone function, such as:

• Ashwagandha - Traditionally used to help with relaxation and stress management. It supports calmness and balance, which can be beneficial during stressful times.
• Zinc - Contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood.
• Magnesium - Contributes to normal muscle function and helps with fatigue.
• Vitamin D3 - Plays a role in the cell division process and supports normal muscle function.

Anabolic steroids and prohormones may seem like a quick fix, but they disrupt your body's natural hormone balance . They artificially increase testosterone, which can actually suppress your own production.

In addition, these drugs can have serious side effects.

Are you unsure about your testosterone levels? A blood test is the only way to be sure.

I always recommend having it done through your GP, as this is reliable and you immediately receive a professional interpretation of the results.

Typically the following values ​​will be determined:

• Total testosterone
• Free testosterone
• SHBG (binds testosterone and determines how much is “free”)
• LH & FSH (hormones that tell your body how hard it needs to work to produce testosterone)
• Estradiol (balance with testosterone is important)

These markers form the basis. Depending on your symptoms, medications, and medical history, your doctor will decide which additional tests are necessary.

If tests show a deficiency ( hypogonadism ), a doctor may consider TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy). However, this is never done lightly. It always requires extensive testing.

Doctors usually follow the same order:

1. Improve lifestyle
2. Optimize nutrition
3. Supplement any deficiencies

Only when these factors do not produce sufficient results and an objective and lasting deficiency has been demonstrated, can TRT be a suitable option.

This way you can be sure that you have first supported your body in a natural and healthy way.

Increasing testosterone isn't dangerous, as long as you do it the way your body intends: through diet, exercise, sleep, stress reduction, and replenishing any deficiencies. These are natural ways to support your hormone balance.

Where is the risk?

Danger arises especially when you artificially influence your hormones: with anabolic steroids, prohormones, SARMs or testosterone medication without medical supervision.

• Anabolic steroids and prohormones can push your testosterone to unhealthy levels.
• SARMs usually don't increase your blood testosterone, but they often inhibit your own production, which can upset the balance.

Important distinction:

• Naturally increase testosterone : You support your own testosterone production through lifestyle (sleep, exercise, nutrition, stress management). Levels generally remain within healthy limits, and your regulatory circuit remains intact.
• External (synthetic) enhancement : you add testosterone or testosterone-like substances from outside the body. The body then often inhibits its own production, with the risk of unnatural peaks, disruptions, and additional health risks.