So, does
soy lower testosterone?
Not exact matches
The researchers also found women who took
soy isoflavone supplements tended to have
lower levels of
testosterone, harmful cholesterol known as LDL and triglycerides, or fats in the blood, than their counterparts who received the placebo.
Scientific studies do not seem to back up the theory that
soy is one of those foods that
lower testosterone levels; though, of course, that can always change.
Studies are a bit mixed on this, while
soy does have rather large amounts of plant based estrogens that have been linked to
lowered testosterone production, the most recent literature somewhat minimizes the concern over this issue.
So, is
soy one of those foods that
lower testosterone levels?
«Finally,
soy contains plant estrogens in the form of isoflavones which can raise your estrogen levels and
lower your
testosterone levels (Barrett).»
Seen for years as a healthful food — a viable, protein - rich alternative to red meat — more recently
soy foods have been said by some «health experts» (I'm not meaning to be flippant, but really no one is a health expert) to
lower testosterone levels in men, hamper thyroid function, reduce cognitive function, and block nutrient absorption.
Soy industry spokespeople tend to downplay side effects from estrogenization and
testosterone -
lowering by claiming phytoestrogen consumption to be protective against prostate cancer and atherosclerosis.
Soy contains plant estrogens in the form of isoflavones which effectively raise your estrogen levels and therefore
lowers your
testosterone levels.
Soy consumption
lowers testosterone levels in men.
Testosterone might appear to be just a macho thing, but it's a vital hormone for growth, repair, red blood cell formation, healthy sleep cycles and immune function, in addition to sex function.22 And low levels of testosterone have also been linked to low thyroid function, another unwanted and common side effect of soy
Testosterone might appear to be just a macho thing, but it's a vital hormone for growth, repair, red blood cell formation, healthy sleep cycles and immune function, in addition to sex function.22 And
low levels of
testosterone have also been linked to low thyroid function, another unwanted and common side effect of soy
testosterone have also been linked to
low thyroid function, another unwanted and common side effect of
soy consumption.
Over the years, we've often reported on research that links
soy consumption to poor sperm quality,
lower testosterone levels and sagging libidos.