Hormones: Insufficient Levels

Name	AC	CK
Testosterone	11	72
Tongkat Ali	5	61
Fenugreek	4	32
Magnesium	3	30
Zinc	6	29
Egg	2	20
Fat: All	1	20
Shilajit	2	20
Isoflavones	4	16
Ashwagandha	3	12
Coleus Forskohlii	2	11
Vitamin A	2	11
Apricot Kernel	1	10
Astaxanthin	1	10
Betaine	1	10
Black Raspberry	1	10
Boron	1	10
Caffeine	1	10
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)	1	10
Fish Oil	1	10
Flaxseed	1	10
Molybdenum	1	10
Saw Palmetto	1	10
Soy Protein	1	10
Soy	3	6
Black Cohosh	2	4
Fermented Foods and Beverages	2	4
Curcumin	2	3
Genistein	2	3
Ginseng (Korean)	2	3
Pomegranate	2	3
Angelica	1	2
Anthocyanins	1	2
Arginine	1	2
Bitter Melon	1	2
Cannabidiol	1	2
Cholesterol	1	2
Cnidium	1	2
Coconut Water	1	2
Diallyl sulfide	1	2
Dill	1	2
Dogwood	1	2
Estradiol (E(2))	1	2
Garlic	1	2
Ginseng	2	2
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis	1	2
Linoleic acid	1	2
Melatonin	1	2
Mulberry	1	2
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5)	1	2
Peony	1	2
Poria cocos	1	2
Pycnogenol (Pine Bark)	1	2
Raspberry	1	2
Resveratrol	1	2
Royal Jelly	1	2
Seaweed: Brown	1	2
Spirulina	1	2
Suma (Pfaffia Paniculata)	1	2
Taro	1	2
Vanadyl Sulfate	1	2
Velvet antler	1	2
Astragalus	1	1
Barley	1	1
Cinnamaldehyde	1	1
Cordyceps sinensis	1	1
DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)	1	1
Flowers	1	1
Garcinia cambogia	1	1
Lignans	1	1
Nettle	1	1
Onion	1	1
Progesterone	1	1
Quercetin	1	1
Selenium	1	1
Sesamol	1	1
Tribulus Terrestris	1	1
Unspecified Species	1	1
Vitamin E	1	1

Name	AC	CK
Statin Drugs	5	60
Oral Contraceptives	2	20
Bisphenol A	4	18
Phthalates	3	13
Glyphosate	3	12
Roundup (herbicide)	2	11
Anti-Androgens	1	10
Atorvastatin	1	10
Cholesterol Lowering Drugs	1	10
Ethinyl Estradiol	1	10
Ethinyl Estradiol plus Lynestrenol	1	10
Levonorgestrel	1	10
Levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol	1	10
Organophosphate Pesticides	1	10
Pesticides	1	10
Pravastatin	1	10
Simvastatin	1	10
Sugar Sweetened Beverages	1	10
Parabens	2	8
Ibuprofen	1	5
Ethanol	1	2
Fructose	1	2
17beta-estradiol	1	1
Tamoxifen	1	1

Name	AC	CK
Exercise	4	40
Exercise: Aerobic	3	30
Exercise: Cycling	2	20
Exercise: Resistance Training	2	11
Hormone Replacement Therapy	1	10
Yogic Breathing	1	10
Music	2	4
Electroacupuncture	1	2
Sound Therapy	1	2

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This systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature supports the possible use of E. longifolia supplementation for enhancing testosterone production.Aug 03, 2022

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Pubmed Data : J Clin Pharm Ther. 2019 Oct ;44(5):742-749. Epub 2019 Jun 10. PMID: 31183891

Pubmed Data : Arch Toxicol. 2010 Apr;84(4):309-17. Epub 2009 Dec 12. PMID: 20012598

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Pubmed Data : Diabetes Care. 2009 Apr ;32(4):541-6. Epub 2008 Dec 29. PMID: 19114614

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Pubmed Data : Food Nutr Res. 2021 ;65. Epub 2021 May 19. PMID: 34262417

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2020

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Tongkat Ali

Diseases : Aging, Testosterone: Too Low

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Testofen, a specialised Trigonella foenum-graecum seed extract reduces age-related symptoms of androgen decrease, increases testosterone levels and improves sexual function.May 31, 2016

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Pubmed Data : Aging Male. 2016 Jun ;19(2):134-42. Epub 2016 Jan 20. PMID: 26791805

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Pubmed Data : Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2011 Jul 29. Epub 2011 Jul 29. PMID: 21797916

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Pubmed Data : J Androl. 2009 May-Jun;30(3):287-97. Epub 2008 Dec 4. PMID: 19059903

Article Published Date : May 01, 2009

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Androgen Deficiency, Hormone Insufficency, Low Testosterone

Additional Keywords : Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin

Problem Substances : Phthalates

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Very low-calorie ketogenic diet rapidly augments testosterone levels in non-diabetic obese subjects.Jan 31, 2023

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Pubmed Data : Nutrients. 2020 Sep 28 ;12(10). Epub 2020 Sep 28. PMID: 32998364

Article Published Date : Sep 27, 2020

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Hypogonadism, Obesity, Testosterone: Too Low

Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Low Carbohydrate/Ketogenic

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Whole egg Vs. egg white ingestion during 12 weeks of resistance training in trained young males.Jan 31, 2021

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Pubmed Data : J Strength Cond Res. 2021 Feb 1 ;35(2):411-419. PMID: 33306586

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Pubmed Data : Am J Chin Med. 1991;19(1):57-60. PMID: 1897491

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1991

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Angelica, Cnidium , Peony, Poria cocos

Diseases : Progesterone: Low

Pharmacological Actions : Secretagogue

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Activation of testosterone-androgen receptor mediates cerebrovascular protection by photobiomodulation treatment in photothrombosis-induced stroke.Jan 31, 2024

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Pubmed Data : CNS Neurosci Ther. 2024 Feb ;30(2):e14574. PMID: 38421088

Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2024

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Pubmed Data : Maturitas. 2008 Sep-Oct;61(1-2):159-70. PMID: 19434888

Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2008

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Black Cohosh

Diseases : Estrogen Deficiency

Additional Keywords : Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM), Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs

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Brown kelp exhibits anti-estrogenic activity and mildly increases progesterone levels in female rats.Feb 01, 2005

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Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2005 Feb;135(2):296-300. PMID: 15671230

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2017 Aug 24 ;210:80-87. Epub 2017 Aug 24. PMID: 28844680

Article Published Date : Aug 23, 2017

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Ginseng (Korean)

Diseases : Hepatic Steatosis, Hyperlipidemia, Obesity, Testosterone: Too Low

Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Adipogenic, Hypolipidemic

Additional Keywords : Anti-Obesity Agents, Gene Expression Regulation

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Hibiscus rosasinensis has an anabolic effect.Jan 01, 2007

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Pubmed Data : Nig Q J Hosp Med. 2007 Jan-Mar;17(1):5-7. PMID: 17688164

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2007

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Diseases : Androgen Deficiency

Pharmacological Actions : Anabolic Agents

Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts

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Hypogonadism predisposes males to the development of depression. Apr 09, 2011

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Pubmed Data : Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2011 Apr 9. Epub 2011 Apr 9. PMID: 21481538

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Pubmed Data : Endocrinology. 2004 Feb ;145(2):592-603. Epub 2003 Nov 6. PMID: 14605012

Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2004

Study Type : Animal Study

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Diseases : Testosterone: Too Low

Additional Keywords : Estrogen Receptor Beta

Problem Substances : Bisphenol A

Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Endocrine Disruptor: Testes

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Isoflavones protect against the toxic effect of cypermethrin on semen quality and testosterone levels in rabbits.Jul 01, 2003

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Pubmed Data : J Environ Sci Health B. 2003 Jul;38(4):463-78. PMID: 12856928

Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2003

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Isoflavones

Diseases : Infertility: Male, Pyrethroid Insecticide Induced Toxicity, Sperm Quality: Low, Testosterone: Too Low

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Linoleic acid promotes testosterone production by activating leydig cell GPR120/ ERK pathway and restores BPA-impaired testicular toxicity. Jun 21, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Steroids. 2020 Jun 22:108677. Epub 2020 Jun 22. PMID: 32585208

Article Published Date : Jun 21, 2020

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Linoleic acid

Diseases : Bisphenol Toxicity, Testicular Injury: Chemical/Metal Induced, Testosterone: Too Low

Pharmacological Actions : Regenerative

Problem Substances : Bisphenol A

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Low testosterone is associated with failure of lipid homeostasis.May 31, 2013

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Pubmed Data : Metabolism. 2013 Jun ;62(6):851-60. Epub 2013 Jan 16. PMID: 23332447

Article Published Date : May 31, 2013

Study Type : Animal Study

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Diseases : Fatty Liver, Testosterone: Too Low

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Melatonin supplementation therapy is more potent and effective in comparison to estrogen replacement therapy due to its single-handed ability to revert all the ovariectomy-induced changes.Jul 31, 2012

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Pubmed Data : Climacteric. 2012 Aug ;15(4):382-92. Epub 2011 Dec 20. PMID: 22185471

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Pubmed Data : Toxicol Sci. 2008 Sep;105(1):153-65. Epub 2008 Apr 14. PMID: 18411233

Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2008

Study Type : Animal Study

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Diseases : Prenatal Chemical Exposures, Testosterone: Too Low

Problem Substances : Phthalates

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Pomegranate improves depressive symptoms and bone properties in a menopausal syndrome model due to its estrogen content (estradiol, estrone and estriol). May 01, 2004

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Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2004 May;92(1):93-101. PMID: 15099854

Article Published Date : May 01, 2004

Pubmed Data : Gen Comp Endocrinol. 2011 Apr 28. Epub 2011 Apr 28. PMID: 21549119

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Pubmed Data : Nutrients. 2020 Apr 24 ;12(4). Epub 2020 Apr 24. PMID: 32344533

Article Published Date : Apr 23, 2020

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Spirulina

Diseases : Bone Diseases, Hormones: Insufficient Levels

Pharmacological Actions : Osteogenic

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Suma appears to raise levels of sex hormones, as evidenced in mice.Apr 01, 2003

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Pubmed Data : J Reprod Dev. 2003 Apr;49(2):175-80. PMID: 14967943

Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2003

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Suma (Pfaffia Paniculata)

Diseases : Hormone Insufficency, Hormones: Insufficient Levels, Low Testosterone

Pharmacological Actions : Secretagogue

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Pubmed Data : J Reprod Dev. 2008 Apr;54(2):129-34. Epub 2007 Apr 10. PMID: 17420618

Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2008

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Pubmed Data : PLoS One. 2024 ;19(4):e0302403. Epub 2024 Apr 25. PMID: 38662754

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2023

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Diseases : Hydrogen Peroxide Induced Toxicity, Oxidative Stress, Testosterone: Too Low

Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts

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Astragalus membranaceus has beneficial effects on multiple aspects of rat Leydig cell function in vitro including testosterone production.Dec 31, 2014

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Pubmed Data : BMC Complement Altern Med. 2015 ;15:261. Epub 2015 Aug 1. PMID: 26231491

Pubmed Data : Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue. 2007 Mar;13(3):195-200. PMID: 17393778

Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2007

Study Type : Commentary

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Diseases : Testicular Dysgenesis, Testosterone: Too Low

Problem Substances : Phthalates

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Vitamin A, vitamin E, zinc and selenium deficiencies may be associated with androgen deficiency in aging men. Jul 01, 1999

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Pubmed Data : Clin Neuropharmacol. 1999 Jul-Aug;22(4):241-3. PMID: 16281517

Article Published Date : Jul 01, 1999

Study Type : Commentary

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Substances : Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Zinc

Diseases : Aging, Androgen Deficiency, Low Testosterone

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Withania somnifera and Trigonella foenum-graecum as ingredients of testosterone-boosting supplements.Apr 16, 2024

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Pubmed Data : Adv Clin Exp Med. 2024 Apr 17. Epub 2024 Apr 17. PMID: 38628109

Article Published Date : Apr 16, 2024

Study Type : Review

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Substances : Ashwagandha, Fenugreek

Diseases : Testosterone: Too Low

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This systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature supports the possible use of E. longifolia supplementation for enhancing testosterone production.Aug 03, 2022

Statins may partially operate by lowering testosterone. Feb 27, 2013

A dietary supplement containing astaxanthin and saw palmetto berry extract decrease dihydrotestosterone, increase testosterone and decrease estradiol levels in healthy males. Sep 01, 2009

A soy rich diet may prevent the vaginal atrophy in postmenopause. Jan 01, 2008

Betaine supplementation improves CrossFit performance and increases testosterone levels.Nov 30, 2023

Betaine supplementation increased testosterone levels and T/C ratio in youth professional soccer players during a competitive season.Mar 03, 2021

Caffeinated chewing gum increases repeated sprint performance and augments increases in testosterone in competitive cyclists.Dec 01, 2010

Can yoga Pranayama Practices Improve Burnout in Elite Mountain BikersDec 31, 2022

Cholesterol-lowering medications reduce DHEA-secretory responses and sperm motility. Sep 01, 1993

Comparative effects of daily and weekly boron supplementation on plasma steroid hormones and proinflammatory cytokines.Dec 31, 2010

Consumption of bitter apricot seeds affects lipid and endocrine profile in women.Dec 31, 2020

DHA-enriched fish oil supplementation increases testosterone levels in overweight and obese men.Nov 30, 2020

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) rapidly increase after maximal aerobic exercise in healthy males.May 31, 2021

Effects of magnesium supplementation on testosterone levels of athletes and sedentary subjects at rest and after exhaustion.Mar 31, 2011

Effects of unripe black raspberry extract supplementation on male climacteric syndrome and voiding dysfunction.Jul 25, 2023

Exercise associated or not to the intake of Eurycoma longifolia improves strength and cardiorespiratory fitness in men with androgen deficiency.Jan 31, 2021

Exogenous testosterone may have a protective effect on thyroid autoimmunity in men with Hashimoto's thyroiditis and testosterone deficiency.Sep 30, 2019

Experimental zinc deficiency has a suppressive affect on testicular function.Aug 31, 1980

Flaxseed therapy has a significant effect in managing hot flash in women not taking estrogen therapy. Jun 01, 2007

High intake of fat is associated with higher serum levels of estrone and DHEAS in postmenopausal women.Dec 01, 2005

HIIT significantly increased total testosterone levels and improved body composition in sedentary young males.Mar 31, 2024

Hormone replacement therapy may have therapeutic value in morphine-induced hypogonadic male chronic pain patients.Jan 01, 2011

Intake of a standardized ashwagandha extract (Shoden beads) for 8 weeks was associated with increased levels of DHEA-S and testosterone.Dec 31, 2018

Levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol oral contraceptive use results in lower levels of total and free testosterone in women. Dec 01, 1994

Low total testosterone and weakness in men were independently associated with multimorbidity.Apr 11, 2018

Lower serum Mg level may be conducive to the development of total testosterone deficiency, arterial hypertension, diabetes, and therefore metabolic syndrome.Jul 31, 2015

Magnesium levels are strongly and independently associated with the anabolic hormones testosterone and IGF-1.Nov 01, 2002

Molybdenum levels are inversely associated with testosterone levels in males. Jan 01, 2010

Oral contraceptive use is associated with hypoandrogenism.Mar 01, 1996

Oral ingestion of forskolin (250 mg of 10% forskolin extract twice a day) for a 12-week period was shown to favorably alter body composition while concurrently increasing bone mass and serum free testosterone levels in overweight and obese men.Aug 01, 2005

Positive significant associations were found between some organophosphates pesticides and total testosterone.Sep 12, 2017

Prepubertal exposure to commercial formulation of the herbicide glyphosate alters testosterone levels and testicular morphology.Apr 01, 2010

Rectification of low levels of testosterone associated with cluster headache results in improvement.Jun 01, 2006

Serum bisphenol-A concentration and sex hormone levels in men.May 03, 2013

Serum total testosterone levels in patients with erectile dysfunction may be increased via aerobic exercise.Jan 25, 2018

Shilajit for consecutive 90 days revealed that it has significantly increased total testosterone.May 31, 2016

Shilajit has spermatogenic activity in oligospermia. Feb 01, 2010

Short-term exercise produces an elevation in serum testosterone levels in young adults.Mar 31, 2014

Statin therapy contributes to low testosterone and hypogonadism in men with erectile dysfunctionApr 01, 2010

Statin therapy is associated with lower total testosterone in men with type 2 diabetes. Apr 01, 2009

Statin use is associated with lower testosterone levels. Nov 01, 2010

Sugar-sweetened beverages consumption is significantly associated with low serum testosterone in men 20-39 years old in the United States.Jun 22, 2018

Supplementation of Physta® at 200 mg was able to increase the serum total testosterone, reduce fatigue and improve the quality of life in ageing men.Dec 31, 2020

Testofen, a specialised Trigonella foenum-graecum seed extract reduces age-related symptoms of androgen decrease, increases testosterone levels and improves sexual function.May 31, 2016

Testosterone administration reduces lying in men Dec 31, 2011

Testosterone concentrations and risk of cardiovascular events in androgen-deficient men with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.May 31, 2020

Testosterone suppression and/or low testosterone may increase insulin resistance in men. Jul 29, 2011

The combination of Eurycoma longifolia and concurrent training improved erectile function and increased total testosterone levels in men with ADAM.Feb 28, 2021

The effect of Eurycoma Longifolia on the regulation of reproductive hormones in young males.Apr 30, 2021

The effect of macronutrients on reproductive hormones in overweight and obese men.Dec 13, 2019

Trigonella foenum-graecum seed extract could enhance testosterone levels and improve sperm profiles in male volunteers.Dec 31, 2016

Urinary metabolites of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) are inversely associated with circulating steroid hormone levels in adult men.May 01, 2009

Very low-calorie ketogenic diet rapidly augments testosterone levels in non-diabetic obese subjects.Jan 31, 2023

Vigorous physical activity is associated with regular aerobic exercise-induced increased serum testosterone levels.Dec 31, 2017

Vitamin A supplementation increases progesterone levels during pregnancy.Jan 01, 1991

VLCKD is an effective tool against obesity and could be a noninvasive, rapid, and valid means to treat obese patients with metabolic hypogonadism and lower urinary tract symptoms.Sep 27, 2020

Whole egg Vs. egg white ingestion during 12 weeks of resistance training in trained young males.Jan 31, 2021

Zinc deficiency and low testosterone are associated with proteinuria. Jan 01, 2010

Ibuprofen alters the endocrine system via selective transcriptional repression in the human testes.Jan 22, 2018

A mixture of asian herbs increases progesterone secretion in female rats.Jan 01, 1991

Activation of testosterone-androgen receptor mediates cerebrovascular protection by photobiomodulation treatment in photothrombosis-induced stroke.Jan 31, 2024

Alcohol intake, estrogen deficiency and caloric restriction combine adversely to interfere with osseointegration in a rat model.Apr 19, 2011

Anthocyanins have a beneficial effect on learning and memory of ovariectomized rats.Mar 01, 2009

Aqueous extracts of Morus alba root bark and Cornus officinalis fruit protect against osteoarthritis symptoms.Dec 20, 2020

Arginine supplementation increases progesterone levels in female sheep. Oct 15, 2008

Arsenic may inhibit steroidogenesis and spermatogenesis. Aug 01, 2009

Black cohosh is an effective alternative to estradiol-17beta due to its selective estrogen receptor modulator activity. Oct 01, 2003

Black Cohosh may be an ideal Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM) alternative to hormone replacement therapy. Sep 01, 2008

Brown kelp exhibits anti-estrogenic activity and mildly increases progesterone levels in female rats.Feb 01, 2005

Cannabidiol reverses memory impairments and activates components of the Akt/GSK3β pathway in an experimental model of estrogen depletion.Aug 23, 2021

Cholesterol stimulates progesterone production in cows, regardless of the lipoprotein type from which it is sourced.Feb 23, 2010

Chronic exposure to polystyrene microplastics induced male reproductive toxicity and decreased testosterone levels.Feb 16, 2022

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