4. Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting involves alternating between periods of eating and periods of fasting.
While there’s no shortage of anecdotal evidence of intermittent fasting’s benefits, one study found that 24-hour fasting could boost growth hormone production by a significant amount in both men and women(6).
Intermittent fasting isn’t always for everyone, but if you’re able to do it sustainably it might help increase your levels of growth hormone.
5. Exercise!
Exercise is one of the biggest promoters of growth hormone in your body(7), but mild exercise doesn’t always cut it – high-intensity training is needed to increase lactic acid and boost growth hormone levels(8). If you’re a casual exerciser, start building up to a more intense exercise routine.
The key here is to exercise at high intensity for a short period of time followed by a prolonged period of rest. For example, sprint for 15 seconds followed by a 3-minute rest. Repeat for 4-8 sets.
6. Increase Your Amino Acid Intake
Dietary protein can help stabilize your insulin levels, regulating other hormones like growth hormone.
Protein is high in essential amino acids, so get plenty of high-quality protein from wild fish, free-range poultry, and grass-fed beef(9).
7. Avoid Toxins
There are many chemicals that can disrupt your body’s endocrine system, throwing your hormones seriously out of whack. Endocrine disruptors can be found in plastic bottles, detergents, food, toys, and cosmetics(10).
Avoid toxins by buying organic whenever possible, and avoiding plastic food and beverage storage containers – invest instead in some high-quality metal or glass containers for your food and drinks.