Foods that work for the endocrine system

[newarrior]

Dear All,

Anyone know of good foods/foods to avoid that balance the endocrine system, lower estradiol, raise testosterone, lower estrogen, lower cortisol, etc. etc ? Thanks !

 

[Nelson Vergel]

Avoid soy (it may increase estrogens)

The effects of soy and whey protein supplementation on acute hormonal responses



No food is known to raise testosterone on its own.

These are very small studies to draw conclusions, but here are a few potentially good options.

The best testosterone-boosting foods


Cortisol-Lowering Foods


Good sleep habits, keeping stress down, keeping healthy body weight, exercise, and other options can balance the endocrine system.

How to Increase Testosterone Naturally


I highly recommend reading these suggestions from ExcelMale.com:

The Science of Healthy Eating

 

[Nelson Vergel]

Association of Testosterone-Related Dietary Pattern with Testicular Function among Adult Men: A Cross-Sectional Health Screening Study in Taiwan - PubMed

Diets could play an important role in testicular function, but studies on how adherence to the dietary patterns influences human testicular function in Asian countries are scarce. Herein, we examined the association between testosterone-related dietary patterns and testicular function among...

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[Nelson Vergel]

Tree nut consumption is associated with a lower risk of hyperestrogenism in men - PubMed

Hyperestrogenism may affect 2% to 8% of men globally. Previous studies indicate that tree nut consumption is associated with sex hormones in women. Whether this is the case in men remains unknown. This study hypothesized that consumption of tree nuts was inversely associated with circulating...

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[Nelson Vergel]

Consumption of Olive Oil and Risk of Total and Cause-Specific Mortality Among U.S. Adults - PubMed

Higher olive oil intake was associated with lower risk of total and cause-specific mortality. Replacing margarine, butter, mayonnaise, and dairy fat with olive oil was associated with lower risk of mortality.

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[Nelson Vergel]

Cutaneous signs of nutritional disorders

This review article focuses on the dermatologic manifestations of selected nutrient deficiencies, including protein-energy and micronutrient-related m…

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