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Comment author: nazgulnarsil 23 October 2011 02:08:38AM 5 points [-]

The things that increase testosterone serum levels are things you should be doing anyway.

ensure you're getting good quality sleep (poor quality sleep responsible for up to a 40% drop)
ensure that your diet includes enough fresh vegetables that you're getting RDAs of zinc, magnesium, and b-vitamins.
engage in physical activity, especially those that engage the largest muscle groups.
stop eating low fat foods. the majority of people eating low fat food make up for the lack of calories with more sugary foods. whole milk, eggs, full fat cottage cheese, nuts are all good for you.
decrease stress in your life. cortisol is bad for test levels. meditation has been shown to significantly reduce cortisol levels. this is one of the things sleep plays into as well.