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BABY1
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Stay Away From These Phytoestrogen Sources
Mint
Before you go bonkers and throw out every mint-based product in your house, let’s get some perspective here; we’re referring to consumed mint. So yes, while you will likely absorb some from your toothpaste and mouthwash, oral hygiene should remain high on your to-do list!
While there is evidence from two studies, one performed on rodents4 and the other on women,5 both arrived at the same conclusion: Mint lowered testosterone levels, and had anti-androgenic properties. Though the studies were conducted on spearmint, since many members of the mint family share similar properties, it is likely that the effects of other types, such as peppermint or sweet mint would be the same.