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Can an estrogen-lowering diet make men more manly?

Can an estrogen-lowering diet make men more manly?

Update: 2025-09-24
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833. From broccoli to red wine, certain foods are promoted as natural estrogen blockers. Is there any science to support the claims?

References 

Aromatase Inhibitors Plus Weight Loss Improves the Hormonal Profile of Obese Hypogonadal Men Without Causing Major Side Effects - PMC

A traditional Mediterranean diet decreases endogenous estrogens in healthy postmenopausal women - PubMed

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Can an estrogen-lowering diet make men more manly?

Can an estrogen-lowering diet make men more manly?

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