Exploring Phytoandrogens: A Review of Their Potential in Health and Medicine

May 2025 in “ The Journal of Phytopharmacology ”

Vijayakumar Chinnathambi, TV Tamilam, A Elango

phytoandrogens androgen deficiency hypogonadism testosterone impotence infertility erectile dysfunction

Studysummary This review identifies natural plants that possess androgen-related compounds, highlighting the potential of phytoandrogens as alternatives to allopathic treatments for conditions like hypogonadism, impotence, infertility, and erectile dysfunction.

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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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research Exploring Phytoandrogens: A Review of Their Potential in Health and Medicine

1 citations , May 2025 in “The Journal of Phytopharmacology”

This review identifies natural plants that possess androgen-related compounds, highlighting the potential of phytoandrogens as alternatives to allopathic treatments for conditions like hypogonadism, impotence, infertility, and erectile dysfunction.

research 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”

In this study, oral broccoli sprouts intake did not affect plasma androgen levels in males, while alfalfa sprouts intake increased testosterone and DHT levels, which may help prevent male late onset hypogonadism.