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  1. 0:00Five foods that can boost your testosterone naturally.
  2. 0:03Number one, fatty fish.
  3. 0:04Guys, when you talk about fatty fish,
  4. 0:06we talk about the sardines and the mackerel and the salmon.
  5. 0:11You know, and if you get canned, get from the sea wild core.
  6. 0:15Not all the farm stuff.
  7. 0:16Just buy fatty fish.
  8. 0:17Fatty fish is good for you.
  9. 0:18Number two, eggs.
  10. 0:20Guys, you can't be eggs.
  11. 0:22Eggs contain all the vitamins apart from vitamin C.
  12. 0:25And egg is complete amino acids.
  13. 0:27One of the best things to boost your natural testosterone.
  14. 0:29Number three, leafy green vegetables.
  15. 0:32That's also good for you.
  16. 0:33Remember, if you're trying to build muscle,
  17. 0:35you want as much help as possible.
  18. 0:38If you eat stuff like this,
  19. 0:39you will need to take all the steroids that people take
  20. 0:41because it takes those because you're eating crap.
  21. 0:43Now I see people walking or anything with this cereal.
  22. 0:46Don't need that.
  23. 0:47If you want to build muscle, naturally eat these foods.
  24. 0:50Number four, oysters.
  25. 0:52I know a lot of people don't like oysters,
  26. 0:53but oysters are very, very good
  27. 0:56boosting your natural testosterone.
  28. 0:57An oyster is the most potent superfood on the planet.
  29. 1:01It contains everything.
  30. 1:02So if you can, oysters are good.
  31. 1:04And then the other thing is beef liver.
  32. 1:06My favorite.
  33. 1:07I eat beef liver three times a week.
  34. 1:09That's one of the things that we ate when you were
  35. 1:11sorry, I bought it, but my first coach used to make me
  36. 1:14plant beef liver and drink it before bed.
  37. 1:16Sometimes I'll get up in the middle of the night
  38. 1:18and drink blended beef liver.
  39. 1:20I'm not asking you to do that.
  40. 1:21I'm telling you how important beef liver is
  41. 1:23for boosting your testosterone.

@eddieabbew's testosterone diet claims fact-checked

Eddie Abbew

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The foods @eddieabbew recommends are high in zinc, vitamin D, cholesterol precursors, and B vitamins, all of which are required for testosterone biosynthesis, and dietary correction of deficiencies in these nutrients has documented effects on testosterone in deficient men. However, for individuals with clinically confirmed hypogonadism, dietary changes alone are unlikely to restore testosterone to normal range, and medical evaluation of the underlying cause is the appropriate first step. TRT remains the evidence-based standard of care for symptomatic, confirmed hypogonadism regardless of dietary quality.

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  • The foods @eddieabbew recommends are high in zinc, vitamin D, cholesterol precursors, and B vitamins, all of which are required for testosterone biosynthesis, and dietary correction of deficiencies in these nutrients has documented effects on testosterone in deficient men. However, for individuals with clinically confirmed hypogonadism, dietary changes alone are unlikely to restore testosterone to normal range, and medical evaluation of the underlying cause is the appropriate first step. TRT remains the evidence-based standard of care for symptomatic, confirmed hypogonadism regardless of dietary quality.
  • Zinc deficiency is a documented cause of suppressed testosterone, and oysters are the single richest dietary zinc source, but Prasad et al. (1996) showed benefits primarily in deficient men, not those with adequate zinc intake.
  • Vitamin D deficiency is associated with low testosterone, and Pilz et al. (2011, Hormone and Metabolic Research) found supplementation raised levels in deficient men, supporting the fatty fish recommendation with important caveats.

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  • Zinc deficiency is a documented cause of suppressed testosterone, and oysters are the single richest dietary zinc source, but Prasad et al. (1996) showed benefits primarily in deficient men, not those with adequate zinc intake.
  • Vitamin D deficiency is associated with low testosterone, and Pilz et al. (2011, Hormone and Metabolic Research) found supplementation raised levels in deficient men, supporting the fatty fish recommendation with important caveats.
  • No clinical trial has shown that whole-food dietary changes alone can normalize testosterone in men with confirmed hypogonadism from primary or secondary endocrine causes.
  • Ultra-processed food and obesity do suppress testosterone through insulin resistance and elevated estrogen conversion, so removing them from the diet is legitimate advice supported by Dhindsa et al. (2010, Diabetes Care).
  • Beef liver is nutritionally dense but consuming it more than two to three times per week risks vitamin A toxicity due to high retinol content, a risk Eddie does not mention.
  • Anyone told by a doctor they have low testosterone should pursue evaluation of the underlying cause before assuming dietary changes will correct it. The cause determines whether nutrition, TRT, or other intervention is appropriate.
  • The Endocrine Society defines hypogonadism as consistently low testosterone with symptoms, and TRT is the evidence-based treatment, not a fallback for people who refuse to eat well.

Our take · Written by FormBlends editorial team · Reviewed by FormBlends Medical Team · This is not a transcript. It is our independent review of the video above.

What did @eddieabbew actually say?

Eddie runs through five foods he claims can "boost your testosterone naturally": fatty fish (sardines, mackerel, salmon), eggs, leafy green vegetables, oysters, and beef liver. His framing is confident and personal. He eats beef liver three times a week, his old coach made him blend it and drink it before bed, and he implies that if you eat these foods you won't need steroids. That last part is worth sitting with.

He also takes a shot at ultra-processed food and cereal, which is fair game. The general direction of his advice, eat whole foods with high micronutrient density, is not wrong. But "boost your testosterone naturally" is doing a lot of heavy lifting here, and the clinical reality is messier than his list suggests.

Does the science back this up?

Partially, yes. The foods on this list are genuinely rich in nutrients that are required for testosterone synthesis, but "required for" and "will raise your levels" are very different claims. The evidence is strongest for zinc and vitamin D deficiency correction, not for healthy men eating more oysters.

Oysters are the most defensible pick. They are the single richest dietary source of zinc, and zinc deficiency is directly linked to suppressed testosterone. Prasad et al. (1996, Nutrition) showed that zinc supplementation in zinc-deficient men raised serum testosterone significantly. But that effect largely disappears in men who are already zinc-replete. Egg yolks and fatty fish contribute vitamin D and cholesterol, which is the direct precursor to steroid hormones including testosterone. A review by Pilz et al. (2011, Hormone and Metabolic Research) found that vitamin D supplementation raised testosterone in deficient men. Beef liver is genuinely one of the most micronutrient-dense foods available, providing zinc, vitamin D, vitamin A, B12, and iron in meaningful concentrations. The leafy greens claim is the weakest. Magnesium has some supporting data (Cinar et al., 2011, Biological Trace Element Research), but Eddie does not explain the mechanism, he just says they are "good for you," which is vague.

What did they get wrong (or right)?

The biggest problem is the implied effect size. Eddie says eating these foods means you "will not need to take all the steroids that people take." That is not supported by any clinical evidence. If someone has clinically confirmed hypogonadism, meaning low testosterone from a structural or endocrine cause, diet changes will not correct it. Full stop. Dietary optimization can support the low-normal end of the range or correct deficiency-driven suppression, but it is not a treatment for hypogonadism.

He also calls oysters "the most potent superfood on the planet" that "contains everything." Oysters are nutritionally impressive, but they are notably low in vitamin C, fat-soluble vitamins beyond D, and several essential fatty acids. The hyperbole undercuts the legitimate point. Similarly, saying eggs "contain all the vitamins apart from vitamin C" is roughly true but glosses over the fact that amounts vary considerably and bioavailability is not uniform.

What he gets right: removing ultra-processed foods from the diet likely does help. Diets high in refined carbohydrates and seed oils are associated with obesity and insulin resistance, both of which suppress testosterone (Dhindsa et al., 2010, Diabetes Care). His food list is legitimately micronutrient-dense. That part is solid.

What should you actually know?

If your doctor told you your testosterone is low, diet is one reasonable piece of the puzzle, not the whole answer. The clinical question is why it is low. Low testosterone from zinc or vitamin D deficiency is correctable through diet and supplementation. Low testosterone from primary hypogonadism, pituitary dysfunction, or age-related decline is a different situation that nutrition alone will not fix.

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) exists precisely because some forms of hypogonadism do not respond to lifestyle changes. Dismissing medical treatment in favor of beef liver, without knowing the underlying cause, could mean leaving a real hormonal problem untreated for months or years. If your levels are clinically low, work with an endocrinologist or urologist to understand the cause before assuming diet will solve it.

Eddie's advice is not dangerous. The foods he recommends are genuinely healthy. But framing them as a testosterone solution for someone who just received a clinical diagnosis of low testosterone, without any context about severity or cause, sets an expectation the evidence does not support.

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Eddie Abbew · TikTok creator

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“Eddie, doctor says I have low testosterone, is there anything I can do to help me?” Of course there is. Start by removing all the ultra processed foods from your diet. Incorporate the foods I’m sugg

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Quick answers based on this video and our medical team review.

What does the video say about zinc deficiency?

Zinc deficiency is a documented cause of suppressed testosterone, and oysters are the single richest dietary zinc source, but Prasad et al. (1996) showed benefits primarily in deficient men, not those with adequate zinc intake.

What does the video say about vitamin d deficiency?

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with low testosterone, and Pilz et al. (2011, Hormone and Metabolic Research) found supplementation raised levels in deficient men, supporting the fatty fish recommendation with important caveats.

What does the video say about no clinical trial has shown?

No clinical trial has shown that whole-food dietary changes alone can normalize testosterone in men with confirmed hypogonadism from primary or secondary endocrine causes.

What does the video say about ultra-processed food?

Ultra-processed food and obesity do suppress testosterone through insulin resistance and elevated estrogen conversion, so removing them from the diet is legitimate advice supported by Dhindsa et al. (2010, Diabetes Care).

What does the video say about beef liver?

Beef liver is nutritionally dense but consuming it more than two to three times per week risks vitamin A toxicity due to high retinol content, a risk Eddie does not mention.

What does the video say about anyone told by a doctor they have low testosterone should?

Anyone told by a doctor they have low testosterone should pursue evaluation of the underlying cause before assuming dietary changes will correct it. The cause determines whether nutrition, TRT, or other intervention is appropriate.

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