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Estrogen is a hormone often associated with women, but the truth is both men and women produce estrogens. All humans must have a certain level of this hormone to be healthy. Overproduction of estrogen in men can have effects on the body that some men may want to avoid. Gynecomastia is a condition that enlarges the breasts and results when the testosterone and estrogen levels in men become imbalanced. Dealing with a hormone imbalance is something you should discuss with your doctor. However, adjusting your diet may be one way to naturally reduce estrogen production and improve your situation.
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Increase your fiber intake. Fiber binds to bile acids to help flush estrogen from the body. Increasing the amount of green leafy vegetables and bran in your diet can decrease the estrogen.
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Add diindolylmethane (DIM) vegetables to meals. These vegetables are known as cruciferous and include cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts. DIM eliminates stored hormones, such as estrogen, from the body. According to the website All About DIM, this element differentiates between good and bad estrogen metabolites and carries the bad out of the body through waste.
Reduce your alcohol intake. Kristie Leong, M.D. reports that estrogen metabolizes in the liver. Alcohol can affect liver function and may increase estrogen levels.
Limit the amount of dairy products you consume. Dairy can contain estrogen excreted by cows. It is possible you consume estrogen hormones when you drink milk. Switch to a non-dairy product such as almond milk.
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Drink plenty of water throughout the day. This is a true regardless of your hormone levels. Water is an essential part of the human body. Guaranteeing you drink enough water improves your overall health and may help balance hormone levels. Drink at least eight glasses of water daily.
