Aromatase Enzyme

Largely responsible for conversion of Testosterone into Estrogen

Can be inhibited (which can be a good idea for men) by

Inhibitors of Aromatase (these can be good for men)

Foods

Foods that act as aromatase inhibitors

Artichokes Arugula Blueberries & bilberries Broccoli & broccoli sprouts Brussels sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Celery Cherries, sour or tart Chives Cilantro Collard greens Corn Cranberries & ligonberries Currants, black Grapes and grape juice, red Green onions Honey, minimally processed Horseradish & wasabi Hot peppers Kale Lemons & limes Mexican oregano Mush-rooms, white button & related Mustard Mustard greens Oats Oranges & tangerines Parsley Pomegranates & pomegranate juice Radishes Rice, black, red or purple Saffron Turnip greens Turnips Walnuts & walnut oil Watercress


  • Macha

Note

Can also get supplements for such inhibitor.

Foods that increase Aromatase activity (avoid these)

  • Alcohol
  • Beef
  • Grilled, BBQ'd, or smoked meat or fish
  • Lamb

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(assets/diagrams/Steroid-Pathways-Chart-2020.pdf in case the link is down)


Children
  1. Aromatase Inhibitors

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