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 Aging and high levels of physical, chemical and emotional stress are associated with the loss of progesterone in women
and testosterone in men.  This process of converting androgenic hormones into estrogens is called aromatization (1).  In
this article, you will learn about aromatase inhibiting foods and herbs.

Aromatization leads to a state of estrogen dominance that is a major factor in many common health problems (2). Certain
foods and herbs help the body reverse the process of aromatization (3).

Estrogen is a catabolic hormone that breaks down muscle mass and leads to an increase in body fat and aromatase. 
Testosterone and to a slight degree progesterone are anabolic hormones that promote lean body mass.  The purpose of
this article is to help you understand how to use your diet to reduce aromatase and how to use the best aromatase
inhibiting foods and herbs.

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 What is Aromatase:
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 Aromatase is an enzyme that is found in estrogen producing cells located in the adrenal glands, ovaries, placenta,
testicles, brain and fat tissue.  Higher levels of aromatase in the body convert more testosterone and progesterone into
estrogen.

Elevated aromatase activity and estrogen dominance are some of the most common factors associated with breast,
uterine and ovarian cancers in women (4). Prostate, colon and breast cancer in men are associated with estrogen
dominance.

Other symptoms include PMS symptoms, cervical dysplasia, uterine broids, endometriosis, decreased libido, fatigue,
brocystic breasts, headaches, infertility and weight gain (5, 6).

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 Anti-Estrogenic Foods & Herbs (7, 8):
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 Cruciferous veggies:  Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauli ower Brussel sprouts & cabbage contain several
powerful nutrients that detoxify bad estrogenic molecules and are the best aromatase inhibiting foods.

These nutrients include Indole-3 Acetate, Indole-3 Carbonyl and Diindolylmethane.  These cruciferous veggies also
contain sulfur containing nutrients such as Sulfuraphane and Phenyl Isothiocyanates that enhance liver detoxi cation
processes and destroy cancer cell formation (9).

Healthy Fat Rich Foods:  These are foods that are rich in saturated and omega-3 fatty acids.  It includes plant based fats
such as coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil and avocados.  Raw nuts (other than peanuts) and seeds contain anti-estrogenic
plant sterols.  Organic poultry, wild-caught salmon, wild game and 100% grass-fed beef are great for healthy hormone
function (10).

Alium Family:  The aliums include garlic, onions, scallions, chives and leeks.  These are all rich in sulfur containing amino
acids and the powerful avone anti-oxidant quercetin that both help the liver detoxify at a higher level and reduce the
production of estrogen (11).

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 Dietary avones and avonones have been demonstrated to be the most potent aromatase-inhibitory avonoids.  The
most powerful avones include chrysin which is found in passion ower and apignine which is found in chamomile. 
Several brands of herbal tea can be purchased that feature both organic passion ower and chamomile.  These teas are
typically marketed for healthy sleep but they are also powerful anti-estrogenic activity.

Flavonones:  These are found in citrus fruits and in particular lemons and limes.  They are classically called citrus
bio avonoids and they include diosmin, hesperidin, rutin, naringin, tangeretin, diosmetin, narirutin, neohesperidin,
nobiletin and quercetin.

Anti-Oxidant rich herbs:  Herbs such as oregano, thyme, rosemary, sage and turmeric are loaded with volatile oils that
promote liver detoxi cation.   Turmeric has a potent ability to destroy estrogen receptor positive cancer cells which are
the most commonly found cells in breast, uterine, ovarian and prostate cancer.

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 Chlorophyll and Fermented Foods:
One of the most powerful life-giving substances on the planet is chlorophyll. This is the pigment that gives green foods
their color.  Chlorophyll rich foods have a very deep green color and they are extraordinarily useful in purifying the body
of toxins.

Fermented foods contain organic acids, anti-oxidants, enzymes and probiotics that enhance gut function and
eliminatory channels.  Fermented veggies include sauerkraut, kimchi and others are powerful aromatase inhibiting foods.
Fermented drinks such as apple cider vinegar, kombucha and herbal botanicals are great estrogen detoxi ers as they
function as aromatase inhibiting foods as well.

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 Sources for This Article Include:
1. Nimrod A, Ryan KJ. Aromatization of androgens by human abdominal and breast fat tissue. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1975 Mar;40(3):367-72.
PMID: 234975

2. Lessey BA, Young SL.Homeostasis imbalance in the endometrium of women with implantation defects: the role of estrogen and progesterone.
Semin Reprod Med. 2014 Sep;32(5):365-75. PMID: 24959818

3. Om AS, Chung KW. Dietary zinc de ciency alters 5 alpha-reduction and aromatization of testosterone and androgen and estrogen receptors in
rat liver. J Nutr. 1996 Apr;126(4):842-8. PMID: 8613886

4. Miller WR, Hawkins RA, Forrest AP. Signi cance of aromatase activity in human breast cancer. Cancer Res. 1982 Aug;42(8 Suppl):3365s-3368s.
PMID: 7083201

5. De Ronde W, de Jong FH. Aromatase inhibitors in men: e ects and therapeutic options. Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology : RB&E.
2011;9:93.

6. Goldmeier D, Scullard G, Kapembwa M, Lamba H, Frize G. Does increased aromatase activity in adipose broblasts cause low sexual desire in
patients with HIV lipodystrophy? Sex Transm Infect. 2002 Feb;78(1):64-6. PMID: 11872865

7. PharmacistBen: Top Ten Foods For Protection From (The Stress Hormone, Fibroid Stimulating, Anti-Libido and Potentiol Carcinogen) Estrogen
Link Here

8. Healthline: Anti-Estrogen Diet for Men: Foods for Lowering Levels Link Here

9. National Cancer Institute: Cruciferous Vegetables and Cancer Prevention Link Here

10. Axe: 10 Ways To Balance Horomones Naturally Link Here

11. Life Extension Magazine: Quercetin: Broad-Spectrum Protection Link Here

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Sheila Sahl
August 26, 2014 at 7:43 am

Would ax seed and chia seed (under the category of Healthy Fat Rich Foods) be bene cial as well since they are
good sources of Omega 3 oil?

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kay
April 15, 2018 at 4:07 pm

I don’t think ax is recommended as anti-estrogenic as I’ve personally found it increases my estrogen levels.
Chia doesn’t. You might want to read on how ax has messed up the monthly cycles for a lot if women before
considering taking ax.

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Kevin
September 6, 2014 at 9:58 pm

I believe that ax seed and chia seed would be bene cial as long as ax seed is ground. But do not forgot about EPA
and DHA from sh oil as it has properties that go beyond ax seed.

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Kevin
September 6, 2014 at 10:00 pm

Dr. Jockers would ax seed also block aromatase as it is the best source of lignans which have anti-estrogenic
properties.

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Ingelica
January 19, 2015 at 8:40 pm
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 Its great to learn about the aromatase inhibiting foods. The pharmaceutical remedy prescribed for those with breast
cancer are often aromatase inhibitor medications. Why do the medications have so many bad side effects?

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Dr. Jockers
January 20, 2015 at 6:31 am

Hey Ingrid,

Unfortunately medications are synthetic and do not work with the natural balance of the body like real foods
and herbs do. So the medications do effect aromatase levels but also have a lot of unwanted side effects. Many
Blessings!

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Dr Prakash
May 14, 2015 at 10:28 pm

Hello Dr David
Awesome information on Aromatization process. Does Benign prostate hypertrophy has got similar underlying
pathological mechanism in its causation? If yes, what could be the best remedies ?

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 Awaiting your kind feedback.
With warm regards,
Dr Prakash

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Dr. Jockers
May 15, 2015 at 6:19 am

Yes it is very similar and these compounds work very good on preventing or reversing prostate hypertrophy!

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Dr Prakash
May 15, 2015 at 10:02 am

Many thanks Dr David.

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 March 15, 2018 at 12:20 pm

what about pomegranate and mushrooms? and what speci c kind of mushrooms?

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