J Clin Endocrinol Metab June 2005 PMID 15741266

Low-fat high-fiber diet decreased serum and urine androgens in men.

Christina Wang, Don H Catlin, Borislav Starcevic, David Heber, Christie Ambler, Nancy Berman, Geraldine Lucas, Andrew Leung, Kathy Schramm, Paul W N Lee, Laura Hull, Ronald S Swerdloff

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collective discussions reveal conflicting viewpoints, such as one post noting an increase in testosterone with a high-fat diet, whereas others highlight decreases in androgens with high fiber intake. The tone varies from skepticism to curiosity, emphasizing debates over diet's hormonal effects and health implications.

AgreementLow agreement

Most posts express skepticism or highlight conflicting findings about the diet's effects on hormones, indicating some disagreement or uncertainty.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions show curiosity about the topic, with users questioning the relationship between diet components and testosterone levels.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Participants mainly quote or refer to others' claims without deep analysis, suggesting moderate engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions seem to reflect personal opinions and some scientific debate but do not appear to be influencing broad opinions or policies.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that switching to a lowfat, highfiber diet led to a significant decrease in serum testosterone, free testosterone, DHT, and adrenal androgens in men aged 50-60, without affecting overall body weight, caloric intake, or activity levels.
  • The decreases in circulating androgens were also reflected in reduced urinary excretion of testicular and adrenal androgens, indicating a reduction in androgen production.
  • The research suggests that reducing dietary fat and increasing fiber intake can lower circulating androgen levels in men without altering the rate at which these hormones are cleared from the body.]

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DoctorTro
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This controlled study showed a marked increase in testosterone with a high fat, low fiber diet and conversely and lower testosterone when fat was decreased and fiber was increased https://t.co/Uwc1vMgQQy Similar findings here: https://t.co/gsTkZcXK4C

Dec 10, 2022 · 21 likes · 1 share · 162,886 followers View post →
DoctorTro
@DoctorTro · X

This controlled study showed a marked increase in testosterone with a high fat, low fiber diet and conversely and lower testosterone when fat was decreased and fiber was increased https://t.co/Uwc1vMgQQy Similar findings here: https://t.co/gsTkZcXK4C

Aug 5, 2025 · 12 likes · 1 share · 162,886 followers View post →
DoctorTro
@DoctorTro · X

This controlled study showed a marked increase in testosterone with a high fat, low fiber diet and conversely and lower testosterone when fat was decreased and fiber was increased https://t.co/Uwc1vMgQQy Similar findings here: https://t.co/gsTkZcXK4C

Dec 21, 2022 · 9 likes · 1 share · 162,886 followers View post →
Joe B
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Low-fat high-fiber diet decreased serum and urine androgens in men https://t.co/Isa76HZFo1 After 8 weeks, circulating androgens, including testosterone, DHT, DHEA-S, sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), and estradiol (E2) had decreased by 12% in the 39 men placed on the diet https://t.co/G5bUtxAG3q

Jan 4, 2023 · 5 likes · 4,573 followers View post →
Marik
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@MarcoDabizzi Chissà quale dieta abbassa il testosterone... https://t.co/LbIssgtgaw https://t.co/Ka60dVOYa8 https://t.co/L4VxHVSUDN

May 18, 2024 · 1 like · 774 followers View post →
Michael Neely
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@lean_minded @maxlugavere Diverticulosis/diverticulitis https://t.co/7UmJHUn6oG Male androgen reduction https://t.co/1LUgXNrxh8 Bowel motility https://t.co/5B5JGAoXf1

Jan 24, 2023 · 1 like · 208 followers View post →

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DoctorTro
@DoctorTro · X

This controlled study showed a marked increase in testosterone with a high fat, low fiber diet and conversely and lower testosterone when fat was decreased and fiber was increased https://t.co/Uwc1vMgQQy Similar findings here: https://t.co/gsTkZcXK4C

Aug 5, 2025 · 12 likes · 1 share · 162,886 followers View post →
Marik
@Marik06491764 · X

@MarcoDabizzi Chissà quale dieta abbassa il testosterone... https://t.co/LbIssgtgaw https://t.co/Ka60dVOYa8 https://t.co/L4VxHVSUDN

May 18, 2024 · 1 like · 774 followers View post →
Zeltima
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@coolestrogen @4HourL https://t.co/45GIs5TaP2 https://t.co/inZpdvg9y7

May 15, 2023 · 1,497 followers View post →
Michael Neely
@MichaelLNeely · X

@lean_minded @maxlugavere Diverticulosis/diverticulitis https://t.co/7UmJHUn6oG Male androgen reduction https://t.co/1LUgXNrxh8 Bowel motility https://t.co/5B5JGAoXf1

Jan 24, 2023 · 1 like · 208 followers View post →
Michael Neely
@MichaelLNeely · X

@TheAthletesRD @Chaddadbod @PavlicaDanijel You do NOT need fiber to be healthy and alive. You do need cholesterol (in every cell in your body), you do NEED creatine, carnosine, B12, amino acids, even fat, etc. Fiber was not a good hill to climb on. https://t.co/1LUgXNrxh8 https://t.co/5B5JGAoXf1 https://t.co/eOmT9NR8qK

Jan 15, 2023 · 208 followers View post →
Joe B
@JBianco215 · X

Low-fat high-fiber diet decreased serum and urine androgens in men https://t.co/Isa76HZFo1 After 8 weeks, circulating androgens, including testosterone, DHT, DHEA-S, sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), and estradiol (E2) had decreased by 12% in the 39 men placed on the diet https://t.co/G5bUtxAG3q

Jan 4, 2023 · 5 likes · 4,573 followers View post →
Darin
@DarinRMcClure · X

RT @DoctorTro: This controlled study showed a marked increase in testosterone with a high fat, low fiber diet and conversely and lower test…

Dec 21, 2022 · 1 share · 4,185 followers View post →
DoctorTro
@DoctorTro · X

This controlled study showed a marked increase in testosterone with a high fat, low fiber diet and conversely and lower testosterone when fat was decreased and fiber was increased https://t.co/Uwc1vMgQQy Similar findings here: https://t.co/gsTkZcXK4C

Dec 21, 2022 · 9 likes · 1 share · 162,886 followers View post →
Michael Neely
@MichaelLNeely · X

@mattvolt @TempleDietitian @SBakerMD Diverticulitis https://t.co/7UmJHUmyz8 Male hormones https://t.co/1LUgXNqZrA Bowel regularity https://t.co/5B5JGAoppt Autoimmune/arthritis https://t.co/dD4f1GpFv6 Cancer (soluble/processed fiber) https://t.co/mKjOBfpWBm

Dec 13, 2022 · 208 followers View post →
Peter Voshol
@Peter_Voshol · X

RT @DoctorTro: This controlled study showed a marked increase in testosterone with a high fat, low fiber diet and conversely and lower test…

Dec 11, 2022 · 1 share · 1,914 followers View post →
DoctorTro
@DoctorTro · X

This controlled study showed a marked increase in testosterone with a high fat, low fiber diet and conversely and lower testosterone when fat was decreased and fiber was increased https://t.co/Uwc1vMgQQy Similar findings here: https://t.co/gsTkZcXK4C

Dec 10, 2022 · 21 likes · 1 share · 162,886 followers View post →
rob3072
@rob3072 · X

@nutrition_facts https://t.co/NPmWd4nKAt https://t.co/qMKBiz5h0r

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