TLDR Phytoandrogens from plants may help treat low testosterone naturally.
This review discusses the potential of phytoandrogens, plant-derived compounds that mimic testosterone effects, as alternatives to traditional treatments for androgen deficiency, which affects 1 in 20 adult men. The demand for natural treatments has increased, and phytoandrogens are seen as promising for conditions like hypogonadism. The review aims to identify plants with androgen-related compounds, noting their use in traditional medicine for treating impotence, infertility, and erectile dysfunction.
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May 2025 in “The Journal of Phytopharmacology” Phytoandrogens from plants may help treat low testosterone naturally.
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