Phytoestrogens

Phytoestrogens are plant compounds that can interact with estrogen receptors and are commonly found in foods like soy, flax, and legumes. This topic explains what the research says about their real-world impact on male hormones, body composition, and performance so you can make informed nutrition choices.

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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

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD avatar
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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