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Men's hormones

Hormone balance and vitality in men.

Strongest evidence: Iron, Iodine and Fish oil.

Supplements for men's hormones

Each supplement gets the grade of its strongest men's hormones benefit. Open one to see each benefit.

StrongModerateWeakNo trials
SupplementMain effects in studiesEvidenceBenefits studied
IronHb/ferritin ↑, Anemia ↓ 47%Strong1 of 3
IodineTSH↑,Tg↓, Goiter↓,volume↓44%Strong2 of 3
Fish oilMood swings, EPA/DHA +, Strength, function +Strong1 of 3
Soy IsoflavonesHot flashes/symptoms −40–61%, Estrogen metabolism +31% ratioStrong1 of 3
CarnitineFatigue/QoL ↑, Muscle/survival ↑Strong1 of 3
InositolInsulin↓ testosterone↓ ovulation↑, Pregnancy/egg quality↑ hormones↓Strong1 of 3
SeleniumThyroid antibodies -36%, TSH/FT4 shiftsStrong1 of 3
Vitamin CEnergy, mood +vitality, Mood, fatigue +18Strong1 of 3
Black CohoshSymptom relief; hormones unchanged, Hot flashes −85%Strong2 of 3
Acetyl-L-CarnitineCognition/mood +, Pain/fatigue/function +Strong1 of 3
Showing 10 of 111 supplements.

What men's hormones covers

3 benefits that studies measure, and the supplements with the strongest evidence for each.

Hormone balance

The levels of hormones such as testosterone, oestrogen, thyroid hormones and cortisol, and whether they sit in the normal range. It is measured directly in blood or saliva.

49 supplements, 7 strong
  1. IodineStrong, 224
  2. Soy IsoflavonesStrong, 41
  3. InositolStrong, 30
  4. SeleniumStrong, 25
  5. Black CohoshStrong, 17

Sexual wellness

Sexual function and satisfaction, including desire, arousal and performance. It is measured on validated questionnaires such as the International Index of Erectile Function and the Female Sexual Function Index.

16 supplements, 1 strong
  1. GinsengStrong, 17
  2. ArginineModerate, 13
  3. Panax GinsengModerate, 13
  4. Tribulus TerrestrisModerate, 9
  5. AshwagandhaModerate, 4

Vitality

The broad sense of having energy and feeling alive. It is measured on quality-of-life questionnaires that carry a vitality subscale, and it is one of the softer outcomes here.

64 supplements, 9 strong
  1. IronStrong, 467
  2. Fish oilStrong, 49
  3. IodineStrong, 49
  4. CarnitineStrong, 35
  5. Vitamin CStrong, 22