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Posted by NKP on January 9, 2010, at 15:10:52
I've read on the internet that drinking peppermint tea regularly may reduce testosterone levels. If you're a man, this could be a bad thing, for example, you could go bald or grow breasts etc.
But as is often the case with information on the internet, I don't know how to interpret it all in a balanced context.
Does anybody know anything about this?
Posted by janejane on January 12, 2010, at 9:03:35
In reply to Risks associated with peppermint tea, posted by NKP on January 9, 2010, at 15:10:52
Don't know the answer to this. Tried a little searching but came away unsure, like you. Seems there is some evidence, but it's not really strong. I think that it's probably OK to have the tea once in a while but you probably want to avoid drinking it every day.
By the way, I've read that licorice can lower testosterone too. I think it's bad to have too much anyway because it can affect blood pressure.
Posted by desolationrower on February 2, 2010, at 3:26:42
In reply to Risks associated with peppermint tea, posted by NKP on January 9, 2010, at 15:10:52
its less about 'reducing testosterone' than the mint has some estrogen receptor agonists. though lots of food does.
-d/r
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