{"id":42937,"date":"2022-05-07T12:08:28","date_gmt":"2022-05-07T12:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=42937"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"foods-that-lower-testosterone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Foods That Lower Testosterone Levels And What To Eat Instead"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#Soy\" >Soy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#Licorice\" >Licorice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#Red_Meat\" >Red Meat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#Alcohol\" >Alcohol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#Sugar\" >Sugar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#Flaxseed\" >Flaxseed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#Processed_Vegetable_Oils\" >Processed Vegetable Oils<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#Mint\" >Mint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#What_Food_Raises_Your_Testosterone_The_Most\" >What Food Raises Your Testosterone The Most?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#Oysters\" >Oysters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#Eggs\" >Eggs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#Pomegranates\" >Pomegranates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy testosterone levels are essential for both men and women. Testosterone is responsible for maintaining sex drive, memory and concentration, mood, skin tone, muscle mass, and bone density to name a few. It also affects energy levels in both men and women (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5434832\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, many of the foods that we commonly eat can lower our testosterone levels. Let&#8217;s review eight of those foods and what you should be eating instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1467&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=8_Foods_That_Lower_Testosterone_Levels\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3_1.gif\" alt=\"Workouts for a higher sex drive\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soy\"><\/span><b>Soy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soy-based foods like tofu, tempeh, and edamame are a staple in many <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sushi-bowl-recipe\/\">diets<\/a>, especially those of vegetarians and vegans (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/2\/8\/855\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, these foods are also known to contain high levels of phytoestrogens, which can lead to lower <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/5-foods-that-power-testosterone\/\">testosterone<\/a> levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21353476\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phytoestrogens are plant-based compounds that can bind to estrogen receptors in the body and have a similar but weaker effect than natural estrogen. Studies have shown that these compounds lower sperm count and can also cause enlarged breasts (gynecomastia) in men (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18558591\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both animal and human studies have shown that soy can decrease testosterone levels, but further research is needed to determine its exact effects (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11524239\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21353476\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In place of soy-based foods, vegans and vegetarians should opt for other plant-based protein sources such as beans, lentils, or nuts. For meat-eaters, increasing your intake of lean animal proteins like chicken and fish can help to boost testosterone levels naturally.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Licorice\"><\/span><b>Licorice<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Licorice is a popular flavoring agent used in desserts and candies, but it can also be found in some supplements and herbal teas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Licorice contains a compound called glycyrrhizic acid, which has been shown to lower <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-to-boost-testosterone\/\">testosterone levels<\/a>, particularly when consumed in high quantities (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/ptr.6178\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid negative effects on testosterone levels, you should try to limit your intake of licorice-containing foods and avoid taking licorice supplements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, you can use other herbs, such as cinnamon or ginger, to add flavor to your food without affecting your testosterone levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/testosterone-levels-by-age\/\">Testosterone Levels By Age In Men And Women<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1467&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=8_Foods_That_Lower_Testosterone_Levels\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38936 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5143-1024x576.png\" alt=\"foods that lower testosterone\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5143.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5143-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5143.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5143.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_Meat\"><\/span><b>Red Meat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While eating red meat is perfectly healthy in moderation, consuming too much of it has been shown to increase estrogen levels and lower testosterone production (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/public-health-nutrition\/article\/oestrogen-levels-in-serum-and-urine-of-premenopausal-women-eating-low-and-high-amounts-of-meat\/A29CB07C20869360EDC4D4C6FDDC84A0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason for this is that red meat contains high levels of saturated fat, which can raise cholesterol and other fatty acids in the blood (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/epidem\/Fulltext\/2014\/05000\/Meat_Intake_and_Reproductive_Parameters_Among.2.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To maintain healthy testosterone levels, you should try to limit your red meat intake to one or two servings per week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In place of red meat, opt for leaner protein sources such as chicken, fish, or plant-based protein supplements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alcohol\"><\/span><b>Alcohol<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While moderate alcohol consumption can have beneficial effects on heart health, drinking excessively has been shown to lower testosterone levels and increase estrogen production in both men and women (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6705705\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3767933\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive alcohol consumption also negatively affects your sleep quality, which is important for maintaining proper hormone balance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2775419\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To protect <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-testosterone-make-you-gain-weight\/\">your testosterone levels<\/a>, it is best to limit your alcohol intake to one or two drinks per day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1467&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=8_Foods_That_Lower_Testosterone_Levels\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39842 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6-4.jpg\" alt=\"foods that lower testosterone\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6-4.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sugar\"><\/span><b>Sugar<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar has many negative effects on health, including lowering testosterone levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/j.1365-2265.2012.04486.x\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the mechanisms by which sugar does this is by increasing insulin levels in the blood. This can lead to a condition called insulin <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/clean-bulking-meal-plan\/\">resistance<\/a>, which has been linked to lower testosterone levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rbej.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12958-018-0378-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, sugar consumption increases inflammation throughout the body, which can also lead to lower testosterone levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rbej.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12958-018-0378-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep your testosterone levels high, you should avoid sugary foods and drinks as much as possible. Instead, opt for foods that are high in protein and healthy fats, which can help to boost testosterone production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app is a foolproof way to go from zero to a weight loss hero in a safe and sustainable way! What are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1467&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=8_Foods_That_Lower_Testosterone_Levels\">Start transforming your body now<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flaxseed\"><\/span><b>Flaxseed<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flaxseed is a type of grain-like seed that is popular in many health food stores and is commonly added to smoothies or used as an egg substitute.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, many <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/ashwagandha-for-hypothyroidism\/\">people<\/a> are unaware of the fact that flaxseed can lower testosterone levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2826899\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This happens because flax seeds contain compounds called phytoestrogens, which can have a similar effect on the body as natural estrogen (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2752973\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep your testosterone levels high, it is best to avoid consuming flaxseed-containing foods or supplements whenever possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, try other <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/frigid-women\/\">plant-based sources<\/a> of protein and healthy fats such as chia seeds, nuts, or avocados.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1467&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=8_Foods_That_Lower_Testosterone_Levels\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41489 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5744.png\" alt=\"foods that lower testosterone\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5744.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5744-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5744.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Processed_Vegetable_Oils\"><\/span><b>Processed Vegetable Oils<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processed vegetable oils, such as canola or soybean oil, are commonly found in packaged foods and many restaurants. However, these oils have been shown to lower testosterone levels due to their high content of omega-6 fatty acids (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/omcl\/2021\/5570331\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because omega-6 fatty acids are pro-inflammatory, and can cause damage to cellular structures throughout the body, including in the testes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/omcl\/2021\/5570331\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent this damage and protect <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mens-diet-plan-to-lose-belly-fat\/\">your testosterone levels<\/a>, you should try to avoid consuming processed vegetable oils whenever possible. Instead, use healthy cooking fats, such as olive oil or coconut oil, for all of your cooking needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mint\"><\/span><b>Mint<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mint is a popular flavor that is used in many foods and beverages, such as candy, gum, toothpaste, and mouthwash.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While mint does have some benefits for oral health, it can also lower testosterone levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15302514\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/omcl\/2021\/5570331\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mint contains a compound called menthol, which has been shown to decrease testosterone levels in rats (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15302514\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While more research is needed to determine the effects of menthol on testosterone levels in humans, it\u2019s best to avoid mint if you want to maintain healthy testosterone levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/5-foods-that-kill-testosterone-and-cause-belly-fat\/\">5 Foods That Kill Testosterone And Cause Belly Fat<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1467&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=8_Foods_That_Lower_Testosterone_Levels\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41386 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5911-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5911.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5911-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5911.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5911.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Food_Raises_Your_Testosterone_The_Most\"><\/span><b>What Food Raises Your Testosterone The Most?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what should you eat instead? If you\u2019re looking for a food that will boost your testosterone levels, try these:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oysters\"><\/span><b>Oysters<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oysters are a great source of zinc, which is a mineral that has been shown to increase testosterone levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6010824\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re also a good source of protein and other nutrients that are important for maintaining healthy testosterone levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10355847\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eggs\"><\/span><b>Eggs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs are another great source of protein, which has been shown to increase testosterone levels in both men and women (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10355847\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, eggs are a good source of other nutrients like vitamin D, which can also play a role in regulating testosterone production (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21154195\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Intense sweat sessions, working weight loss tips, lip-smacking recipes come in one package with the BetterMe app. And all of it is at your fingertips, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1467&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=8_Foods_That_Lower_Testosterone_Levels\">start transforming your life<\/a> now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1467&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=8_Foods_That_Lower_Testosterone_Levels\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41379 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5910-1024x576.png\" alt=\"foods that lower testosterone\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5910.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5910-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5910.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5910.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pomegranates\"><\/span><b>Pomegranates<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants, which can help protect your cells from damage (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2304-8158\/9\/2\/122\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re also a good source of polyphenols, which have been shown to increase testosterone levels in rats (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bmccomplementmedtherapies.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1472-6882-14-164\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More research is needed to determine the effects of pomegranates on testosterone levels in humans, but they make a great addition to any diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summary, many foods can lower testosterone levels, including mint and soy products. However, there are also plenty of other foods that can help boost your testosterone levels, such as oysters, eggs, and pomegranates. For best results, try to incorporate a variety of these foods into your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1467&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=8_Foods_That_Lower_Testosterone_Levels\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4_2.gif\" alt=\"Get sexier in a month\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Healthy testosterone levels are essential for both men and women. Testosterone is responsible for maintaining sex drive, memory and concentration, mood, skin tone, muscle mass, and bone density to name a few. It also affects energy levels in both men and women (19). Unfortunately, many of the foods that we commonly eat can lower our [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":51,"featured_media":42938,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[162],"tags":[],"coauthors":[125],"class_list":["post-42937","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sexual-wellness"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>8 Foods That Lower Testosterone Levels And What To Eat Instead - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Have you heard about \u2605 FOODS THAT LOWER TESTOSTERONE \u27a4 levels? If you\u2019re looking to boost your testosterone, read on and find out!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"8 Foods That Lower Testosterone Levels And What To Eat Instead\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Have you heard about \u2605 FOODS THAT LOWER TESTOSTERONE \u27a4 levels? If you\u2019re looking to boost your testosterone, read on and find out!\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"BetterMe Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_657337741.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"667\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Eve Chalicha\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Eve Chalicha\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Eve Chalicha\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/6bc3d01cc95ce13e9bb3e34710ecf178\"},\"headline\":\"8 Foods That Lower Testosterone Levels And What To Eat Instead\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/\"},\"wordCount\":1148,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_657337741.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Sexual Wellness\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Healthy testosterone levels are essential for both men and women. Testosterone is responsible for maintaining sex drive, memory and concentration, mood, skin tone, muscle mass, and bone density to name a few. It also affects energy levels in both men and women (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5434832\/\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Unfortunately, many of the foods that we commonly eat can lower our testosterone levels. Let's review eight of those foods and what you should be eating instead.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<a href=\\\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1467&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=8_Foods_That_Lower_Testosterone_Levels\\\"><img class=\\\"aligncenter\\\" src=\\\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3_1.gif\\\" alt=\\\"Workouts for a higher sex drive\\\" width=\\\"1920\\\" height=\\\"1080\\\" \/><\/a>\\r\\n<h2><b>Soy<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Soy-based foods like tofu, tempeh, and edamame are a staple in many <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sushi-bowl-recipe\/\\\">diets<\/a>, especially those of vegetarians and vegans (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/2\/8\/855\/htm\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">).\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">However, these foods are also known to contain high levels of phytoestrogens, which can lead to lower <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/5-foods-that-power-testosterone\/\\\">testosterone<\/a> levels (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21353476\/\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">).\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Phytoestrogens are plant-based compounds that can bind to estrogen receptors in the body and have a similar but weaker effect than natural estrogen. Studies have shown that these compounds lower  ...\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/\",\"name\":\"8 Foods That Lower Testosterone Levels And What To Eat Instead - BetterMe\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_657337741.jpg\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"description\":\"Have you heard about \u2605 FOODS THAT LOWER TESTOSTERONE \u27a4 levels? If you\u2019re looking to boost your testosterone, read on and find out!\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_657337741.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_657337741.jpg\",\"width\":1000,\"height\":667},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Blog\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Mental Health\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mental-health\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Sexual Wellness\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mental-health\/sexual-wellness\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"8 Foods That Lower Testosterone Levels And What To Eat Instead\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/\",\"name\":\"BetterMe Blog\",\"description\":\"Health &amp; Fitness\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\",\"name\":\"BetterMe\",\"alternateName\":\"Betterme Limited\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png\",\"width\":512,\"height\":512,\"caption\":\"BetterMe\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/betterme\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/betterme\/\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/betterme-apps\",\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/bettermetips\/\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC0svgcjc3jSgcryqo83spPQ\",\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@betterme.health.coaching\",\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/betterme-health-coaching\/id1264546236\",\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.gen.workoutme&amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;amp;amp;gl=US\",\"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q114895798\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/6bc3d01cc95ce13e9bb3e34710ecf178\",\"name\":\"Eve Chalicha\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/226167ff30adba34e5ac8f0e41f87ac6\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/eve_chalicha-150x150.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/eve_chalicha-150x150.png\",\"caption\":\"Eve Chalicha\"},\"description\":\"Eve is a freelance writer from Nairobi, Kenya. She has a passion for promoting good health and well-being and believes that education is the first step towards changing lives for the better. For the past few years, Eve has been writing about topics such as nutrition, fitness, natural remedies, and more. Thanks to her background in Legal studies, she has a knack for research and always prioritizes scientific facts over hearsay. She is also very socially conscious and ensures that her pieces inform and empower readers. When she's not writing, Eve enjoys watching documentaries, going on nature walks, or just hanging out with friends.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/author\/evechalicha\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"8 Foods That Lower Testosterone Levels And What To Eat Instead - BetterMe","description":"Have you heard about \u2605 FOODS THAT LOWER TESTOSTERONE \u27a4 levels? If you\u2019re looking to boost your testosterone, read on and find out!","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"8 Foods That Lower Testosterone Levels And What To Eat Instead","og_description":"Have you heard about \u2605 FOODS THAT LOWER TESTOSTERONE \u27a4 levels? If you\u2019re looking to boost your testosterone, read on and find out!","og_url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/","og_site_name":"BetterMe Blog","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching","article_modified_time":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1000,"height":667,"url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_657337741.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Eve Chalicha","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@betterme","twitter_site":"@betterme","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Eve Chalicha","Est. reading time":"7 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/"},"author":{"name":"Eve Chalicha","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/6bc3d01cc95ce13e9bb3e34710ecf178"},"headline":"8 Foods That Lower Testosterone Levels And What To Eat Instead","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/"},"wordCount":1148,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_657337741.jpg","articleSection":["Sexual Wellness"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy testosterone levels are essential for both men and women. Testosterone is responsible for maintaining sex drive, memory and concentration, mood, skin tone, muscle mass, and bone density to name a few. It also affects energy levels in both men and women (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5434832\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, many of the foods that we commonly eat can lower our testosterone levels. Let's review eight of those foods and what you should be eating instead.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1467&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=8_Foods_That_Lower_Testosterone_Levels\"><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3_1.gif\" alt=\"Workouts for a higher sex drive\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a>\r\n<h2><b>Soy<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soy-based foods like tofu, tempeh, and edamame are a staple in many <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sushi-bowl-recipe\/\">diets<\/a>, especially those of vegetarians and vegans (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/2\/8\/855\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, these foods are also known to contain high levels of phytoestrogens, which can lead to lower <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/5-foods-that-power-testosterone\/\">testosterone<\/a> levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21353476\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phytoestrogens are plant-based compounds that can bind to estrogen receptors in the body and have a similar but weaker effect than natural estrogen. Studies have shown that these compounds lower  ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/","name":"8 Foods That Lower Testosterone Levels And What To Eat Instead - BetterMe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_657337741.jpg","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","description":"Have you heard about \u2605 FOODS THAT LOWER TESTOSTERONE \u27a4 levels? If you\u2019re looking to boost your testosterone, read on and find out!","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_657337741.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_657337741.jpg","width":1000,"height":667},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-lower-testosterone\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Mental Health","item":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mental-health\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Sexual Wellness","item":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mental-health\/sexual-wellness\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"8 Foods That Lower Testosterone Levels And What To Eat Instead"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#website","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/","name":"BetterMe Blog","description":"Health &amp; Fitness","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization","name":"BetterMe","alternateName":"Betterme Limited","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png","width":512,"height":512,"caption":"BetterMe"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching","https:\/\/x.com\/betterme","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/betterme\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/betterme-apps","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/bettermetips\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC0svgcjc3jSgcryqo83spPQ","https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@betterme.health.coaching","https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/betterme-health-coaching\/id1264546236","https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.gen.workoutme&amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;amp;amp;gl=US","https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q114895798"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/6bc3d01cc95ce13e9bb3e34710ecf178","name":"Eve Chalicha","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/226167ff30adba34e5ac8f0e41f87ac6","url":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/eve_chalicha-150x150.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/eve_chalicha-150x150.png","caption":"Eve Chalicha"},"description":"Eve is a freelance writer from Nairobi, Kenya. She has a passion for promoting good health and well-being and believes that education is the first step towards changing lives for the better. For the past few years, Eve has been writing about topics such as nutrition, fitness, natural remedies, and more. Thanks to her background in Legal studies, she has a knack for research and always prioritizes scientific facts over hearsay. She is also very socially conscious and ensures that her pieces inform and empower readers. When she's not writing, Eve enjoys watching documentaries, going on nature walks, or just hanging out with friends.","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/author\/evechalicha\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42937","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/51"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42937"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42937\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42938"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42937"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42937"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42937"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=42937"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}