Testosterone Unlocked: How to Support Your Levels for Peak Performance

Why is Testosterone Important?

Testosterone does a lot of heavy lifting when it comes to men’s health. It’s not just a hormone—healthy testosterone levels are a signal that your body’s systems are firing the way they should.

Testosterone helps keep your muscles healthy, which is key for staying active and achieving your goals in and out of the gym. It also plays a major role in sexual health and libido, helping you own the moment when it matters most.

But it’s not just about the physical benefits—testosterone helps you feel confident and in control as you manage modern life.

Wondering if your T levels are where they should be? Let’s break it down—and help you bring them up.

Do You Have Enough Testosterone?

Feeling off your game lately? Maybe your muscle health isn’t what it used to be or your libido feels sluggish. Your testosterone levels may be dragging you down.

Testosterone declines by about 1% each year after age 40.² Not sure where you stand? Normal testosterone levels range from 264–916 ng/dL.³ A blood test is the most reliable gauge. For accurate results, be sure to test in the morning (before 9:00 am) when testosterone levels are at their peak.

Tracking your muscle health, libido, and overall wellness can also help you decide if you need to take action to maintain healthy levels.

Life Hacks To Increase Testosterone

Ready to take your T up a notch? Try these hacks to support testosterone levels, libido, hormone balance, and more.*

•  The 6-12-25 Method: Revamp your gym routine with giant sets—one giant set for one muscle group consisting of three moves, back-to-back, with almost no time to breathe. Strength, hypertrophy, and endurance combined in one extended sequence that can give you the temporary rise in testosterone levels that often happens right after exercise.^4,5
•  Do Honey Shots: Honey may help the body produce more luteinizing hormone and prompt testes to make testosterone.⁶ Want to skip the sugar? Try a Testosterone Support* supplement that includes clinically backed ingredients that have been shown support your free and total testosterone levels—an average increase of 100 ng/dL.^{7*^}
•  Schedule a Sex Marathon: Did you know penetrative heterosexual sex averages just 3–5 minutes?⁸ Some sex therapists suggest blocking off five hours for sex with your partner to explore new techniques.
•  Don’t Go Into Sleep Debt: Just one night of 4.5 hours of sleep can lower your morning testosterone.⁹ Sleep debt (total hours of sleep compared to how much you actually need) can sneak up on you. Curb caffeine and take micro-naps to keep your sleep debt under control and T levels strong.
•  Destress With a Dog: Stress can have a negative impact on testosterone levels, but spending time with pets can release dopamine and serotonin.^10,11 Adopt a dog for a daily stress-buster, or strike up a conversation with a hottie at the dog park for a quick boost.
•  Eat Raw Broccoli: Cruciferous vegetables contain diindolylmethane (DIM), a natural compound that helps with hormone balance. Hate the broccoli taste? Supplement with our DIM Complex, powered by clinically studied diindolylmethane, to support estrogen metabolism and hormone balance.*

^{^}Within the normal range.

Science-Backed Ingredients + Herbs That Support Testosterone

Throughout time, men have scoured the globe for plants and minerals to help fuel their sexual and muscle health. Modern men have a scientific edge to help them take full advantage of these powerful ingredients:

• A blend of cocoa bean and pomegranate peel has been clinically studied to support free and total testosterone levels.*^{^}
• Tongkat ali extract has been studied for its powerful support for male libido and sexual health.*
• Zinc plays a role in the normal production of testosterone.*
• Fenugreek and tribulus are herbs that have been trusted for generations for potent male wellness support.*

^{^}Within the normal range.

You’re Built For More

Testosterone isn’t just a hormone. It’s a signal that you’re ready to perform, made to lead, and built to last.

If you’re like many men, your levels may be holding you back. But the good news? You’re not stuck.

You’ve got the tools, the knowledge, and the grit to do something about it—with Solaray’s Men’s Line in your back pocket.

Now is the time to take action. Own your edge. Fuel your strength.

Resources

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3. Travison TG et al. “Harmonized reference ranges for circulating testosterone levels in men of four cohort studies in the United States and Europe.” J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2017 Apr 1;102(4):1161-1173.
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5. Can Physical Activity Affect Testosterone?” Northwestern Medicine nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/fitness/quick-dose-can-physicial-activity-affect-testosterone.
6. Banihani, Saleem Ali. “Mechanisms of honey on testosterone levels.” Heliyon, Volume 5, Issue 7.
7. Poorna Gopal Azad Sreeramaneni et al, “A proprietary herbal blend containing extracts of punica granatum fruit rind and theobroma cocoa seeds encreases serum testosterone level in healthy young males: A randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study,” Journal of Dietary Supplements, DOI: 10.1080/19390211.2022.2035037.
8. "Exactly How Long Should Sex Really Last?” Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/sex-sociability/202005/exactly-how-long-should-sex-really-last.
9. Schmid SM, Hallschmid M, Jauch-Chara K, Lehnert H, Schultes B. “Sleep timing may modulate the effect of sleep loss on testosterone.” Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2012 Nov;77(5):749-54. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2265.2012.04419.x.
10. “Stress Hormone Blocks Testosterone’s Effects, Study Shows” The University of Texas at Austin News news.utexas.edu/2010/09/27/stress-hormone-blocks-testosterones-effects-study-shows.
11. “Why Dogs Help Boost Your Mood and Overall Health” Cleveland Clinic newsroom.clevelandclinic.org/2024/09/20/why-dogs-help-boost-your-mood-and-overall-health.