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Question #24511
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How to increase testosterone in the body - #24511

K deva

I am a pure vegetarian and have a skinny body. I want to improve my overall health and increase testosterone levels naturally. Please give me a proper weight gain diet. To gain weight and improve testosterone levels, focus on high-calorie, protein-rich vegetarian foods. Eat 5–6 small meals daily. Include foods like paneer, tofu, soaked almonds, peanuts, cashews, bananas, sweet potatoes, rice, and whole wheat roti. Start your day with soaked almonds, raisins, and dates. For breakfast, eat peanut butter toast or oats with milk, banana, and nuts. Have lunch with rice, dal, ghee, and a bowl of curd. Add paneer or soya chunks for protein. Snacks like boiled corn, dry fruits, and banana milkshake help increase calories. Dinner can include roti, vegetables, and curd. Drink 2–3 glasses of milk daily. Add desi ghee in meals for healthy fat. For testosterone, eat pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, spinach, and fenugreek. Avoid junk food, smoking, and alcohol. Do regular exercise like push-ups, squats, and resistance training to build muscle. Get 7–8 hours of sleep and sunlight for Vitamin D. Stay consistent and track your progress weekly. Within 2–3 months, you will see a strong improvement in your health, weight, and energy.

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HELLO K DEVA,

based on your description- skinny body, likely underweight, and a desire to increase testosterone and vitality - you likely fall under a vata-pitta Prakriti in Ayurveda.

VATA predominant is light frame, fast metabolism, dry skin, active mind -Imbalance symptoms= weak digestion, poor weight gain, nervous energy, insomnia

PITTA predominant- sharp intellect, good digestion, warm body Imbalance symptoms= irritability , acidity, premature greying, hormonal imbalance

THIS DUAL DOMINANCE EXPLAINS WHY YOU:- -may burn calories fast -struggle to gain and retain muscles -may feel low in stamina , especially without proper diet -may be experiencing signs of lower testosterone, such as low energy, weak muscle tone , or reduced motivation.

TESTOSTERONE IS THE MAIN ANABOLIC HORMONE IN MEN RESPONSIBLE FOR

MUSCLE GROWTH= stimulates protein synthesis, muscle recovery BONE HEALTH= increases bone density MOOD AND DRIVE= regulates motivation, focus, assertiveness SEXUAL HEALTH= libido, sperm production, erections ENERGY= supports red blood cell production and vitality.

In Young men, testosterone levels peak between ages 18-22 ,and then begin to gradually decline if not maintained through lifestyle, diet and strength training.

Based on what you have shared here are possible issues occurring in your body

LOW ANABOLIC DRIVE(poor weight gain) CAUSES- fast metabolism, poor calorie intake, lack of strength training SIGNS- skinny frame, fatigue, weak muscle mass, quick exhaustion AYURVEDIC VIEW- dhatu kshaya(depleted tissues), especially Mamsa dhatu(muscle tissue).

HORMONAL IMBALANCE(low testosterone) CAUSE- poor fat intake, nutrient deficiencies like zinc, magnesium, D3, stress, lack of sleep or resistance exercise SIGNS- low morning energy, no weight gain despite eating, low motivation, poor sexual drive or lack of early morning erection AYURVEDIC VIEW- weak shukra dhatu, reduced Ojas

WEAK AGNI(digestive fire) CAUSES- irregular meals, eating cold/dry foods, skipping meals SIGNS-bloating, undigested food in stools, poor appetite AURVEDIC VIEW- mandagni(low digestive fire), causing malabsorption and poor dhatu formation.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN BODY?

METABOLISM- what’s going wrong= burning more calories than you eat, leading to no muscle gain Needed correction = eat high- calorie protein rich diet in a structured pattern

HORMONES What’s going wrong= testosterone is suboptimal due to stress, poor diet, lack of resistance training Needed correction= improve sleep. fats, micronutrients, and use ayurvedic medicines

MUSCLE TISSUE(mamsa dhatu) What’s going wrong= not enough building blocks(proteins, calories)for muscle Needed correction= provide regular strength training+surplus calories

REPRODUCTIVE STRENGTH what’s going wrong= weak base for hormone production and vitality Needed correction= townifying herbs and foods+ sleep and reduces screen time

DIGESTIVE FIRE What’s going worng= not strong enough to absorb. nutrients properly Needed corrections= use warm, easy to digest, oily foods and spices like ginger.

KEY PRIORITIES FOR YOU NOW 1) STRUCTURED DIET- eat every 3 hours- ghee, panner, dry fruits, nuts, curd 2)REGULAR RESISTANCE TRAINING- at least 4 days/week 3)SLEEP 7-8 HOURS CONSISTENTLY 4) DAILY EXPOSURE TO MORNING SUN 5)AVOID JUNK, COLD DRINKS, LATE NIGHTS 6) START AYURVEDIC SUPPLEMENTS

START INTERNALLY WITH

1) ADDYZOA(charak brand)- 2 capsuels /day after meals =improves sperm quality, testosterone, reduces oxidative stress

2) SPERMAN(himalaya brand)- 1 tab twice daily after meals =spports male reproductive health, balances testosterone

3)REVITAL H MEN(with ginseng and zinc) (Revital)- increases stamina, testosterone precursors= 1 cap daily after breakfast

4)ZANDU VIGORMAX(zandu)- 1 cap at night with milk =builds strength, improves energy and testosterone levels

DIET FOR WEIGHT GAIN AND TESTOSTERONE focus - high calorie, high protein, hormone supportive

GENERAL MEAL TIMIMG eat every 2.5 - 3 hours= 5-6 meals/day Dont skip meals or stay hungry

SAMPLE DIET DAILY

7AM- warm water+ 4 soaked alomnds+ 2 dates+ 5 raisin= boost digestion, iron, zinc

8AM(breakfast)- oats with milk, banana, jaggery, peanuts= calories, potassium, magnesium

11 AM(snack)- peanut butter toast or dry fruit laddu+banana = calories testosterone precursors

1:30AM(lunch)- rice+dal+sabji+curd+ghee= balanced macronutrients

4PM(snack)- boiled corn or roasted chana with jaggery= zinc, iron, energy

6:30PM- handful of pumpkin seeds or flax seeds+fruit= omega-3 testosterone boost

8:30PM(dinner)- 2-3 rotiss+ sabji+soup+ghee= digestible and nourishing

10PM(bedtime)- warm milk with pinch of nutmeg or cardamon= calms mind, supports muscles recovery

KEY FOODS TO ADD

PROTEIN= panner,tofu, moong sprouts, dal, soy chunks, milk

HEALTHY FATS= ghee, peanut butter, coconut sesame oil

ZINC AND MAGNESIUM= pumpkin seeds, spinach, flax seeds, sesame

COMPLEX CARBS=sweet potato, rice, wheat rotis, oats, millet

NATURAL TESTOSTERONE SUPPORT= garlic, onion, amla, turmeric, fenugreek, pomegrante

AVOID= junk food, refined sugar, smoking, cold drinks, skipping meals

LIFESTYLE

-SLEEP 10PM-6AM= testosterone peaks during deep sleep

-MORNING SUNLIGHT(20 min)= vit D is essential for testosterone

-DIGITAL DETOX BEFORE BED= screens reduce melatonin and testosterone

-COLD WATER BATH 2-3 TIMES/WEEK= increases testosterone and vitality

-AVOID CONSTIPATION= poor gut health weakens nutrient absorption and Ojas

WORKOUT PLAN GOAL= build lean mass+boost testosterone through resistance

MON= full body resistance workout TUE= yoga+breathing WED= leg and core strength(squats, lunges, planks) THU= rest or walk + stretching FRI= upper body pushups, pull ups, shoulder press SAT= cardio+yoga SUN= rest or light stretching

HOME BODYWEIGHT STRENGTH ROUTINE(30 MINS/DAY) -Push uPs= 3 sets of 12 -Squats= 3 sets of 15 -Plank hold= 3 sets of 30-60 sec -Glute bridge= 3 sets of 12 -Superman pose= 2 sets of 30 sec -Suryanamskar= 5-7 rounds

YOGA FOR TESTOSTERONE + MENTAL CALM -suryanamskar -bhujangasana -dhanurasana -vajrasana -bhramari -anulom vilom

3- MONTH PROGRESS TRACKER

WEEK 1-2 -adaptation= energy levels, appetite, digestion WEEK 3-4- consistency= weight increase (0.5-1kg), mood WEEK 5-8 - strength= muscle tone, stamina, deeper sleep WEEK 9-12- consolidation= testosterone signs- confidence, morning energy, muscle gain

-Track weight once/week in the morning, empty stomach -click photos every 15 days for visual progress -stay off social media distractions late at night -keep a mood and energy journal to track hormonal improvement

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Take Cap. Ashwashila 1 cap. with milk, twice daily. The diet mentioned is good you can follow , with the cap. Prescribed.

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HELLO K DEVA,

To naturally increase testosterone levels and gain healthy weight as a 20-year old vegetarian, combining modern nutrition with ayurvedic principles can be very effective.

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT FOR TESTOSTERONE AND WEIGHT GAIN

1) DAILY ROUTINE -wake up early before 6:30 am, and practice self oil massage using warm sesame oil. -follow with a warm water bath - Expose yourself to morning sunlight for at least 15-20 minutes for vitamin D, crucial for testosterone. -do light exercise or yoga, then move on to the day.

2) DIET PLAN

MORNING(6-7AM)- PRE BREAKFAST -soaked almonds(6-8) + 2-3 dates + 1 teaspoon ghee - Ashwagandha chmurna(1 tsp with warm milk) boosts testosterone and stamina.

BREAKFAST(8-9AM) -oats or Baliya with full cream milk, banana, dry fruits or peanut butter on multigrain toast + 1 banana milkshake - add chana sattu mixed in milk for extra protein.

MID- MORNING SNACK(11 AM) -banana or mango- seasonal fruits - handful of nuts and seeds- pumpkin, flaxseed, and sunflower seeds

LUNCH(1-2 PM) -steamed rice or multigrain roti -toor dal/moong dal/rajma/chana dal -panner or soya chunks sabzi -1 tsp desi ghee on rice or roti - curd or buttermilk- aids digestion and testosterone production.

EVENING SNACKS(7-8 PM) -boiled sweet potato or corn with ghee - dry fruits ladoo or Chiki-jaggery with nuts - herbal tea like shatavari + ashwagandha combo

DINNER(7-8 PM) -roti+ sabji with tofu, panner or soya - lentil soup or vegetable stew - end with golden milk- warm milk with turmeric, a pinch of nutmeg and ashwagandha

2) INTERNALLY START WITH

- ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA- 1 tsp with warm milk after dinner and breakfast

-SHATAVARI CHURNA- 3 gm with milk in morning empty stomach

-SAFED MUSLI CHURNA- 3 gm with milk + 1 tsp ghee after breakfast

-CHYAWANPRASH- 1 tsp with milk morning empty stomach

-DRAKSHASAVA- 20 ml with equal water after lunch and dinner

-BALA TAILA FOR EXTERNAL APPLICATION BEFORE BATH

GENERAL GUIDELINES -always use lukewarm milk with these formulations -maintain regular sleep, physical activity, and avoid cold, heavy-to-digest food

LIFESTYLE TIPS -Exericse= 30-45 minutes/day focus on bodyweight exercises, yoga, and strength training -Sleep= 7-8 hours of deep sleep- avoid screens before bed - AVOID= junk food, cold drinks, smoking, excess sugar- all lower testosterone -stress management= Do pranayam, meditation , and deep breathing daily

TIMELINE FOR RESULTS

WEEK 1-2= increased energy, better digestion MONTH 1= visible weight gain, better sleep MONTH 2-3 = strength gains, higher testosterone, improved mood and stamina

THANK YOU

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA

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Hi Deva Your lifestyle seems Good and You can continue what ever you told here.

For increasing overall health and male hormones along with your diet you can have 1.Draksharishtam 15ml twice daily after food 2.Narasimha rasayana 1tsp at bedtime with warm milk 3.Aswaganda tab 2-0-2 after food

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Rx. vigomax forte tab 1-0-1 ashwgandha powder 1/2 tsf with warm milk

diet and lifestyle -you are already doing good but avoid milkshake

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Exercises to Boost Testosterone & Weight Gain

Push-ups, squats, pull-ups (3 sets of 12 reps each)

Surya Namaskar (10 rounds)

Resistance training (dumbbells, bodyweight)

Yoga poses: Dhanurasana, Bhujangasana, Vajrasana

45 minutes daily is ideal — build muscle to increase testosterone naturally.

Follow some Ayurvedic & Natural Supplements (Optional)

Supplement Purpose Dose

Ashwagandha churna/tablet Boosts testosterone, strength ½ tsp or 1 tab with milk, twice daily.

Kaunch Beej Powder Natural testosterone booster 1 tsp with warm milk at night.

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Your lifestyle which you mentioned is good for your body and continue it. Consistency is the key to success. Also slowly slowly increase your exercise which will help you boost your strength and shape your muscles.

About testosterone it is the male hormone that gives you the manly look. Most important is not to masturbate too much. Complete abstinance will give maximum best results. According to ayurveda SHUKRA DHATU is responsible for your manly look and testosterone levels and protecting it will give you super results.

💊 Shatawari + Ashwagandha + Chopchini + Vidari + Gokshur all 100gms each. Mix it and consume half spoon of this mixture daily twice with a cup of COW MILK. You can add a small scop of SHILAJIT in this. (the scope comes with the pack of shilajit)

💊 Cap. Boostex forte 1 cap twice a day with cup of milk.

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Shatavari churna- Ashwagandha churna- 1/4 tsp with warm milk at night

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1. Amrithaprasham ghrtam - 1 tspn with warm milk evening 5.30 pm ( empty stomach)

2. Sidhamakaradvajam 0 - 0 - 2 with milk at bed time

After 2 weeks

1. Aja ashwagandha rasayanam - 1 tspn with warm milk at bed time

2. Shilajith cap. 2 - 0 - 2 after food

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To gain weight and naturally increase testosterone levels as a vegetarian, it’s important to focus on a nutrient-rich, balanced diet and a supportive lifestyle. You’re on the right track with small, frequent meals and emphasizing protein-rich foods. In Ayurveda, ensuring that your digestive fire, or agni, is strong is fundamental for absorbing nutrients well.

A good starting point is to enhance your calorie intake through quality sources. Begin your day with warm water to kick start your metabolism. After an hour, you can have soaked almonds, raisins, and dates along with a banana for natural sugars and energy. For breakfast, apart from peanut butter toast or oats, you might consider a smoothie with milk, banana, peanut butter, and a dash of cardamom.

Lunchtime can be focused on easily digestible foods such as rice, mixed vegetables, paneer or tofu curry made at home, and a side of dal with a spoon of ghee. Adding fenugreek (methi) leaves or seeds in dal can help in hormone regulation, given their benefits.

For snacks, look at nutrient-dense options like makhanas (fox nuts), roasted chikpeas, or a handful of nuts, and perhaps a homemade energy bar using jaggery and nuts. Dinner can mirror lunch but ideally be lighter on the stomach; you might swap rice for quinoa once or twice a week for variety and nutrient-density. Finish meals with a small glass of warm milk to which you can add turmeric or ashwagandha powder, which is recognized for enhancing stamina and promoting overall vitality.

Avoid raw foods after sunset, as your digestive power tends to weaken towards the evening. Include healthy fats in moderation, such as avocado oil or coconut oil in your cooking.

Exercise-wise, yes, focus on resistance training and compound movements to build muscle and thereby support testosterone production. Integrate practices like sun salutations, and don’t underestimate the power of pranayama (breathing exercises) to increase life force energy, or prana.

Sleep and stress management are crucial, ensure you have a night routine that allows 7–8 hours of restful sleep. Exposure to natural sunlight for at least 20 minutes daily can be beneficial for Vitamin D synthesis. Finally, regularly check in on your progress—body proportions might change before the scale does, that’s okay. Every individual’s body responds differently, listen to it, and make adjustments thoughtfully.

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