#21: Effects of Nutrient Intake on Testosterone Levels in Males — Presentation Detail — Celebration of Scholars

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#21: Effects of Nutrient Intake on Testosterone Levels in Males

Name: Johnathan Ugo
Major: Allied Health Science
Hometown: TINLEY PARK
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Type of research: Senior thesis
Funding: No funding

Abstract

Objective: To determine the effect of nutritional intake on testosterone levels in males.

Methods: The data of this secondary research study was obtained from previous literature between (2014-2024) to compare low-carbohydrate, low-fat, and Western diets on testosterone levels in males. Data was obtained through the use of keywords consisting of testosterone, low-carbohydrate, low-fat, and Western diet in the PubMed database.

Results: This literature review revealed a positive trend between testosterone levels and nutrient intake. Males who conducted a low-carbohydrate diet showed increased testosterone levels, particularly in long-term implementation of a low-carbohydrate diet. Alternatively, males that engaged in a Western diet recorded a decrease in testosterone levels.

Conclusion: While there appears to be a trend between testosterone levels and specific choice of nutrient intake, more research is needed to identify any benefits that nutrient intake can have in the male population.

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