VITAMIN C
Vitamin C is particularly well known for its ability to help boost the immune system and treat the symptoms of the common cold . While we don ’ t talk about vitamin C much , it ’ s worthwhile to take a closer look . Vitamin C can be found in fruits and vegetables that are red , orange , and yellow in color — so your citrus-type foods . Vitamin C has been known to reduce aromatase reductase , which is the enzyme that converts testosterone to estrogen when there is an excess of testosterone . This allows for a sustained increase in free testosterone .
While research is still out on its ability to reduce estrogen , it looks promising . Early studies have shown that supplementation with vitamin C has led to increased sperm quality in men as well as reducing estradiol concentrations . Most of the studies have been animal studies , so it ’ s recommended to take these results with a grain of salt .
Vitamin C is relatively safe , as it ’ s a water-soluble vitamin that gets flushed out of your system regularly . Typically , around 500 milligrams is needed for health benefits . The safe upper limit is 2,000 milligrams ; however , it has been known to irritate the stomach with higher doses . IM
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Supplements aren ’ t the only things that work to reduce estrogen . There are several foods that have been known to reduce estrogen as a result of consumption . Some examples are : Cruciferous vegetables Green tea Red wine White table mushrooms Coffee Cocoa Stout beer ( score !) While it ’ s great to know that these foods boost your estrogen-inhibiting ability , it ’ s important to note that foods such as yogurt , soy , and tofu have been known to increase estrogen after regular consumption . ironmanmagazine . com | APRIL 2017 75