Daily Intake of Alfalfa Sprouts, But Not Broccoli Sprouts, Influences Plasma Levels of Androgen in Middle-Aged Males

    January 2018 in “ Journal of translational science ”
    M Sasaki, Shohei Shinozaki, Yoshiyuki Sasaki, Satoshi Mabuchi, Abe Y, Eiji Kaneko, Kentaro Shimokado
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    TLDR Eating alfalfa sprouts every day can raise testosterone levels in middle-aged men, but broccoli sprouts don't have this effect.
    In a study conducted 6 years ago with 68 middle-aged male participants, daily intake of alfalfa sprouts significantly increased plasma levels of testosterone, free testosterone, and DHT, potentially preventing late onset hypogonadism (LOH). However, daily intake of broccoli sprouts did not decrease testosterone or DHT levels, nor did it promote hair regeneration. The researchers suggested further research to explore the effects of alfalfa sprouts on androgen levels and their implications for human health.
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