Aromatase and estrogen balance

Covers how the aromatase enzyme converts testosterone into estrogen and why that balance matters for men’s hormones, libido, mood, and body composition. Useful for understanding estrogen management in TRT, bodybuilding, and overall health optimization.

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What foods are high in estrogen? A men’s guide to high estrogen in men and what to do

What foods are high in estrogen? A men’s guide to high estrogen in men and what to do

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Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Dec 24, 2025 · 10 min read

In men, diet is rarely a major driver of high estrogen: most foods labeled “high in estrogen” contain phytoestrogens that only weakly activate estrogen receptors, while most estradiol is made inside the body when aromatase converts testosterone into estradiol in tissues such as body fat. If your estrogen-to-testosterone balance is off, here’s what the research ...

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