Manipulation of Dietary Intake on Changes in Circulating Testosterone Concentrations
Abstract
:1. Introduction
1.1. Natural Product Extracts and Aromatase Inhibition
1.2. Flavonoids
1.3. Other Nutrients
2. Macronutrient Effects on Changes in Testosterone Concentrations
2.1. Low Energy Availability and Calorie Intake
Source | Participants | Duration | Intervention | Key Findings |
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[78] | n = 14 men Elite bodybuilders | 11 weeks |
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[76] | n = 34 Healthy adults (men and women) | 31 days |
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[79] | n = 24 males Elite distance runners | 7 days |
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2.2. High-Fat Diets and Dietary Fats
2.3. Dietary Protein and Protein Supplements
Source | Participants | Duration | Intervention | Key Findings |
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[89] | n = 48 Premenopausal healthy women | 14 weeks |
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[108] | n = 10 Healthy resistance-trained men (crossover design) | 10 weeks |
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[109] | n = 47 Healthy college-aged men performing a resistance training program | 12 weeks |
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[86] | n = 25 Resistance-trained men | 11 weeks |
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[111] | n = 18 Experienced, resistance-trained, middle-aged men | 8 weeks |
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3. Micronutrient Effects on Testosterone Concentrations
3.1. Vitamin D
3.2. Zinc
3.3. Magnesium
Source | Participants | Duration | Intervention | Key Findings |
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[159] | n = 10 Healthy college-aged men | 4 weeks |
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[132] | n = 54 Healthy overweight men | 12 months |
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[160] | n = 32 Male cyclists | 4 weeks |
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[171] | n = 30 Healthy college-aged men participating in an aerobic -training program | 4 weeks |
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4. Summary
Author Contributions
Funding
Conflicts of Interest
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