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Phytoandrogen

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Phytoandrogens are substances produced in plants which have effects similar to testosterone in animals.

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Examples

  • Triterpenoids from the Eucommia ulmoides tree can act as phytoandrogens.
  • Drupanol is a phytoandrogen.
  • Tribulus terrestris
  • Brazilian Ginseng
  • Galangal was found to increase serum testosterone in rats.

    • Environmental Effects

    Phytoandrogens have been implicated in sex-reversal in fish.

    References

    Phytoandrogen Wikipedia
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