February 2017 PMID 27834316

Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones and testicular volume among young healthy men.

Lidia MInguez-Alarcón, Jorge E Chavarro, Jaime Mendiola, Manuela Roca, Cigdem Tanrikut, Jesús Vioque, Niels Jørgensen, Alberto M Torres-Cantero

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Mentions

96
Peak: 14 in Jun 2023
across 5 sources since Aug 2021

Extended reach

876,329
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3,176

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Aug 2021 – Aug 2025

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What people are saying

The discussions generally support the findings, with some posts emphasizing seed oils and their possible negative impact on reproductive health, using words like 'associated' and 'smaller testicles.' The tone varies from scientific references to casual comments, reflecting both curiosity and concern, which indicates moderate engagement and perceived impact in informing public health considerations.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings, with some explicitly supporting the link between seed oils or fatty acids and testicular size.

InterestModerate interest

Posts demonstrate a moderate interest, referencing specific fats like omega-6 and omega-3, and scientific sources, indicating engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several discussions include references to research studies, potential health implications, and personal opinions, showing thoughtful involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts suggest the topic has some influence in raising awareness about dietary fats and reproductive health, especially with mentions of potential implications for young men.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated how different types of dietary fats are related to reproductive hormones and testicular size in healthy young men, finding that certain fats like omega-3, omega-6, and trans fats impact testicular function.
  • Monounsaturated fatty acids were linked to lower levels of hormones such as testosterone and inhibin B, while omega-3 intake was associated with larger testicular volume, suggesting these fats may influence reproductive health.
  • Conversely, intake of omega-6 and trans fats was connected to decreased testicular volume and lower testosterone levels, indicating that some fats might negatively affect testicular function in young men.

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Tucker Goodrich
@TuckerGoodrich · X

Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones and testicular volume among young healthy men" https://t.co/u2wnVxrKIc https://t.co/XdBS8sbjxi

Feb 24, 2022 · 214 likes · 57 shares · 28,298 followers View post →
Heart & Soil
@heartandsoilHQ · X

Omega 6 fatty acids are inversely associated with testicular volume: “Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones and testicular volume among young healthy men”

Aug 22, 2023 · 11 likes · 1 share · 19,210 followers View post →
Bruno P. Crocco
@bruno_crocco · X

@doutorjoaovitor Cerveja lupulada existe há centenas de anos, bem antes dessa onda de doenças crônicas e surto de testosterona baixa, tem elefante maior na sala: "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones and testicular volume among young healthy men"

Aug 27, 2023 · 11 likes · 1 share · 1,548 followers View post →
Alessandro Loiola MD
@AlessandroLoio2 · X

Fontes: - Abbott K et al. doi: 10.1016/j.plefa.2020.102204. - Jensen TK et al. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.19462. - Giltay EJ et al. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2605.2012.01255.x. - MInguez-Alarcón L et al. doi: 10.4103/1008-682X.190323.

Jan 6, 2023 · 9 likes · 1 share · 223,694 followers View post →
Kom@分子栄養学カウンセラー
@komkom_com · X

面白い論文見つけたのでシェアします。 オメガ6やトランス脂肪酸をたくさん摂ってるとキン○マ小さくなる。 18歳~23歳の健康な男子大学生209人を対象とした実験。 https://t.co/yEo2Hm70Ru 若いからってカップ麺やスナック菓子ばかり食べてると、小さくなってまうでぇ~

Apr 17, 2024 · 8 likes · 1 share · 3,047 followers View post →
Najib Rahal
@najib__rahal · X

Fatty acid intake and testicular volume in young men "...the intake of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids was inversely related to testicular volume". Vegetable oils potentially shrink your nuts. Another reason to avoid them. https://t.co/FttYbiz3jH

Jan 25, 2023 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 22,836 followers View post →

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joe
@vintage_worlds · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Dec 20, 2024 · 57 shares · 378 followers View post →
Bruno P. Crocco
@bruno_crocco · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Dec 11, 2024 · 57 shares · 1,548 followers View post →
Orbittal
@Orbittal · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Sep 29, 2024 · 57 shares · 209 followers View post →
CarloTonyD
@carlodaristotil · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Sep 29, 2024 · 57 shares · 549 followers View post →
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@ascentovalhalla · X

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Sep 29, 2024 · 57 shares · 1,724 followers View post →
-[jujubean]-
@mug_modnar · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Sep 29, 2024 · 57 shares · 1,166 followers View post →
Meat Mech Architect
@ObvsBrandonWest · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Sep 28, 2024 · 57 shares · 1,373 followers View post →
Tim Scego
@tim_scego · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Sep 28, 2024 · 57 shares · 361 followers View post →
$!D
@Beef_lover2 · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Sep 28, 2024 · 57 shares · 1,581 followers View post →
Sara, Princess of Summer
@PrincessOfSummr · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Sep 28, 2024 · 57 shares · 935 followers View post →
しずく
@pontomopon2 · X

RT @komkom_com: 面白い論文見つけたのでシェアします。 オメガ6やトランス脂肪酸をたくさん摂ってるとキン○マ小さくなる。 18歳~23歳の健康な男子大学生209人を対象とした実験。 https://t.co/yEo2Hm70Ru 若いからってカップ麺やスナック…

Apr 17, 2024 · 1 share · 1,223 followers View post →
Kom@分子栄養学カウンセラー
@komkom_com · X

面白い論文見つけたのでシェアします。 オメガ6やトランス脂肪酸をたくさん摂ってるとキン○マ小さくなる。 18歳~23歳の健康な男子大学生209人を対象とした実験。 https://t.co/yEo2Hm70Ru 若いからってカップ麺やスナック菓子ばかり食べてると、小さくなってまうでぇ~

Apr 17, 2024 · 8 likes · 1 share · 3,047 followers View post →
Seed Oil Disrespecter™️
@SeedOilDsrspctr · X

https://t.co/aRTkEyGGOM

Feb 20, 2024 · 2 likes · 108,529 followers View post →
O- Age
@elon_age · X

RT @bruno_crocco: @doutorjoaovitor Cerveja lupulada existe há centenas de anos, bem antes dessa onda de doenças crônicas e surto de testost…

Aug 29, 2023 · 1 share · 2,464 followers View post →
Bruno P. Crocco
@bruno_crocco · X

@doutorjoaovitor Cerveja lupulada existe há centenas de anos, bem antes dessa onda de doenças crônicas e surto de testosterona baixa, tem elefante maior na sala: "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones and testicular volume among young healthy men"

Aug 27, 2023 · 11 likes · 1 share · 1,548 followers View post →
Gulag inmate 1776
@Shad15303864 · X

RT @heartandsoilHQ: Omega 6 fatty acids are inversely associated with testicular volume: “Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive ho…

Aug 22, 2023 · 1 share · 165 followers View post →
Heart & Soil
@heartandsoilHQ · X

Omega 6 fatty acids are inversely associated with testicular volume: “Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones and testicular volume among young healthy men”

Aug 22, 2023 · 11 likes · 1 share · 19,210 followers View post →
thomas forsberg
@baked41820575 · X

Omega 3 and 6 intake and testicular volume https://t.co/TT2SFHY1QO could be related to prostaglandins which there has been some research on https://t.co/opmxqZvNSM https://t.co/R9o6h7pA7Z

Aug 15, 2023 · 1 like · 81 followers View post →
Dr. Nauf AlBendar | #DOHaD
@thewombeffect · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Jul 5, 2023 · 57 shares · 617 followers View post →
TheHealthyRD
@HeidiHmoretti · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Jul 3, 2023 · 57 shares · 74,956 followers View post →
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@aprology · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Jun 28, 2023 · 57 shares · 70 followers View post →
Viju(~almost fading)
@Almost_fading · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Jun 27, 2023 · 57 shares · 276 followers View post →
Amit Huen
@ag25121993 · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Jun 27, 2023 · 57 shares · 1,183 followers View post →
Priyanka Matanhelia (Ph.D)
@SavvyPriya · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Jun 26, 2023 · 57 shares · 4,584 followers View post →
Michael Padula HPA.Coach
@MJPadula · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Jun 26, 2023 · 57 shares · 5,615 followers View post →
Michael Blast
@MikeTampa69 · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Jun 26, 2023 · 57 shares · 1,417 followers View post →
Tristan Haggard, PhD*, BiGT
@TristanHaggard · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Jun 26, 2023 · 57 shares · 9,328 followers View post →
Seed Oil Disrespecter™️
@SeedOilDsrspctr · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Jun 26, 2023 · 57 shares · 108,529 followers View post →
PietHeintheDane
@DanePiet · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Jun 11, 2023 · 57 shares · 45 followers View post →
pheidros
@pheidros · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Jun 11, 2023 · 57 shares · 993 followers View post →
The Inevitable
@third_nicole · X

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Jun 11, 2023 · 57 shares · 757 followers View post →
Dan
@_Dan_Dan_88 · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Jun 11, 2023 · 57 shares · 765 followers View post →
wakeup101
@smtslt · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Jun 11, 2023 · 57 shares · 246 followers View post →
Dale Doback
@DDoback48 · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Jun 10, 2023 · 57 shares · 565 followers View post →
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@Wickedlipid · X

@MohammedAlo "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones and testicular volume among young healthy men" https://t.co/k7NAFSbdDe

Mar 11, 2023 · 2 likes · 130 followers View post →
Najib Rahal
@najib__rahal · X

RT @najib__rahal: Fatty acid intake and testicular volume in young men "...the intake of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids and trans fat…

Jan 25, 2023 · 2 shares · 22,836 followers View post →
itsmrsmessypink
@itsmrsmessypink · X

RT @najib__rahal: Fatty acid intake and testicular volume in young men "...the intake of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids and trans fat…

Jan 25, 2023 · 2 shares · 9 followers View post →
Najib Rahal
@najib__rahal · X

Fatty acid intake and testicular volume in young men "...the intake of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids was inversely related to testicular volume". Vegetable oils potentially shrink your nuts. Another reason to avoid them. https://t.co/FttYbiz3jH

Jan 25, 2023 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 22,836 followers View post →
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@Wickedlipid · X

@notoriousdmm @twofifteenam Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones and testicular volume among young healthy men" https://t.co/k7NAFSbLsM

Jan 22, 2023 · 130 followers View post →
ISAAC OLIVEIRA יצחק לוי
@IsaacOliveira57 · X

RT @AlessandroLoio2: Fontes: - Abbott K et al. doi: 10.1016/j.plefa.2020.102204. - Jensen TK et al. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.1946…

Jan 6, 2023 · 1 share · 491 followers View post →
Alessandro Loiola MD
@AlessandroLoio2 · X

Fontes: - Abbott K et al. doi: 10.1016/j.plefa.2020.102204. - Jensen TK et al. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.19462. - Giltay EJ et al. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2605.2012.01255.x. - MInguez-Alarcón L et al. doi: 10.4103/1008-682X.190323.

Jan 6, 2023 · 9 likes · 1 share · 223,694 followers View post →
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@__d_1ggin · X

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Dec 9, 2022 · 57 shares · 201 followers View post →
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@lycan_warlord · X

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Dec 8, 2022 · 57 shares · 1,088 followers View post →
Dunk ⚖️
@MrDunkDunk · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Dec 8, 2022 · 57 shares · 205 followers View post →
kike
@FUENTESMANZULLI · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Dec 8, 2022 · 57 shares · 249 followers View post →
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@basedethos · X

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Dec 8, 2022 · 57 shares · 20,518 followers View post →
Swaranjit Singh
@bava23 · X

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Dec 8, 2022 · 57 shares · 6,900 followers View post →
Dr. Goldstein, PhD 6’1 187 IQ
@toastofcoast88 · X

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Dec 8, 2022 · 57 shares · 389 followers View post →
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@klauscoin · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Dec 8, 2022 · 57 shares · 844 followers View post →
manecas (amigo)
@ptoneamigo · X

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Dec 8, 2022 · 57 shares · 39 followers View post →
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@BNLieb · X

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Jul 19, 2022 · 57 shares · 11,648 followers View post →
David Sweet
@Davidsweet52 · X

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Jul 18, 2022 · 57 shares · 726 followers View post →
Bruno P. Crocco
@bruno_crocco · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Jul 18, 2022 · 57 shares · 1,548 followers View post →
POLARIS
@Beyondthevayle · X

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Mar 26, 2022 · 57 shares · 5,205 followers View post →
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@NameBunchONumbs · X

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Mar 17, 2022 · 57 shares · 84 followers View post →
Big Mikey
@squirtnandfartn · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Mar 17, 2022 · 57 shares · 155 followers View post →
Anthony Gustin
@dranthonygustin · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Mar 17, 2022 · 57 shares · 26,544 followers View post →
pdg
@pietro_del_giud · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Mar 17, 2022 · 57 shares · 74 followers View post →
Ferdinando
@Fermil1 · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Mar 17, 2022 · 57 shares · 133 followers View post →
kike
@FUENTESMANZULLI · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Feb 25, 2022 · 57 shares · 249 followers View post →
Ramona G
@RamonaGorasciuc · X

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Feb 25, 2022 · 57 shares · 656 followers View post →
Vincent S Artale Jr
@VincentArtale · X

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Feb 24, 2022 · 57 shares · 6,384 followers View post →
Jeroen Koning
@jk_evine · X

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Feb 24, 2022 · 57 shares · 1,300 followers View post →
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@thatsd__ · X

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Feb 24, 2022 · 57 shares · 1,206 followers View post →
Dan Donaldson
@DanDona21972788 · X

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Feb 24, 2022 · 57 shares · 65 followers View post →
Paul Lucas
@flukielucas · X

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Feb 24, 2022 · 57 shares · 54 followers View post →
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@BuzzlamicJihad · X

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Feb 24, 2022 · 57 shares · 12,508 followers View post →
Dowadiddy
@_Dowadiddy_ · X

RT @TuckerGoodrich: Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones an…

Feb 24, 2022 · 57 shares · 294 followers View post →
Tucker Goodrich
@TuckerGoodrich · X

Seed oils associated with smaller testicles. Eat up, boys! "Fatty acid intake in relation to reproductive hormones and testicular volume among young healthy men" https://t.co/u2wnVxrKIc https://t.co/XdBS8sbjxi

Feb 24, 2022 · 214 likes · 57 shares · 28,298 followers View post →