Tag: Estrogen

8 Ways to Lower Estrogen Levels Naturally & Effectively

Medical Review by Dr. Stefano Pizzo, MD Estrogen or as it’s sometimes called; oestrogen is commonly referred to as the “female hormone”. The three main active estrogens in the body are; estrone (E1), estradiol (E2), and estriol (E3). Despite being the female hormone – men also have it – sometimes in very high amounts. Women biosynthesize…

3 Surprising Foods that Block Aromatase Enzyme

Medical Review by Dr. Vlad Belghiru, MD Fact is that estrogen – even though it’s called the female hormone – is also present in the male body. It has some functions, for joints and memory mainly, but in excess it leads to problems such as: man boobs, mood swings, feminizing body changes, and generally, lack of…

Resveratrol and Testosterone: Natural Estrogen Blocker

Medical Review by Gerardo Sison, PharmD Resveratrol is a naturally occurring polyphenol found in the skin of red grapes, mulberries, and blueberries. Its popularity has been soaring these past years due to research theorizing the compound of having an anti-aging, blood flow promoting effects. Resveratrol is the compound also claimed to cause the health benefits…

5 Estrogen Blocker Supplements that Inhibit Aromatase

Medical Review by Gerardo Sison, PharmD In this article, I break down the 5 estrogen supplements that are proven to help lower high estrogen levels. Now, there are many reasons why high estrogen levels are no good news for men. Sure you need some for bone & joint health, and brain function, but most men…

Grape Seed Extract and Testosterone: Enhance Nitric Oxide

grapeseed extract benefits and testosterone

By Ali Kuoppala | Last reviewed Tue 25 September 2018 Medical Review by Gerardo Sison, PharmD Grapes are one of the most beneficial foods for men’s health. That’s because they’re rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, such as the testosterone boosting and estrogen blocking resveratrol. This post is about grape seed extract and testosterone. Not to…

Zinc and Testosterone: The Endocrine Master Mineral

By Ali Kuoppala | Last reviewed Tue 25 September 2018 Medical Review by Dr. Vlad Belghiru, MD Zinc is one of the 24 essential minerals needed for human survival. The human body can’t synthesize its own – nor does it have a storage system for it – so you must get adequate amounts of zinc through…

DIM and Testosterone: Indole-3-Carbinol Blocks Estrogen?

Medical Review by Gerardo Sison, PharmD DIM (3,3′-diindolylmethane) is a naturally occurring byproduct of indole-3-carbinol (IC3), and IC3 itself is a byproduct of glucosinolate glucobrassicin, which is a compound found in all cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale, and the like. There has been much discussion about DIM and its effects…

Alcohol and Testosterone: Ethanol & Androgenic Hormones

By Ali Kuoppala | Last reviewed Tue 25 September 2018 Medical Review by Dr. Stefano Pizzo, MD & Dr. Vlad Belghiru, MD Alcohol is a widely used depressant that we humans most often drink in the form of ethanol. And ethanol – like everyone who has hugged a toilet seat at 4am knows – is toxic for…