Mint

Although mint is well recognized for its stomach-soothing effects, some study shows that it may trigger a drop in testosterone levels. Spearmint and peppermint, both herbs from the mint family, have been found to have a direct effect on testosterone. In one 30-day research of 42 women, drinking spearmint herbal tea daily resulted in a substantial decrease in testosterone levels.

Similarly, animal research discovered that giving rats spearmint essential oil for 20 days resulted in lower testosterone levels. Furthermore, according to another animal study, drinking peppermint tea affected hormone levels in rats, resulting in a drop in testosterone when compared to a control group. However, most studies on mint and testosterone have been conducted on women or animals. To determine how mint impacts testosterone levels in both men and women, high-quality human research focused on both genders is required.