How to Lower Estrogen in Men
The first step in lowering your estrogen is to have your blood levels checked by a doctor. If you have been diagnosed with high estrogen levels, switch to organic foods whenever possible so you can avoid consuming toxic antibiotics, herbicides, and pesticides. Consume cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cabbage, as well as foods containing anti-estrogen enzymes like citrus fruits, dark berries, and white mushrooms. Try to exercise regularly and get at least 7 hours of sleep each night.
Purchase organic foods whenever possible. Many of the herbicides, pesticides, and antibiotics used in commercial farming contain toxic elements. Though it is not conclusive, some research suggests that when ingested, these toxins act similarly to estrogen and can throw off your body's hormone balance. To avoid this, purchase food items bearing a green “USDA Organic” seal whenever you can. Eat more cruciferous vegetables. Many cruciferous vegetables contain a large amount of indole-3-carbinol. Once inside the body, indole-3-carbinol will fight for the same space on your cells as a type of estrogen called estradiol, preventing further growth. Over time, indole-3-carbinol can help your body expel estrogen, leaving more room for testosterone growth. Common cruciferous vegetables include: Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Kale Consume foods that contain anti-estrogen enzymes. While many foods contain elements that mimic estrogen, some have enzymes like ellagitannin, naringenin, and apigenin that block the production or spread of the sex hormone. Depending on the specific food, this is done by actively preventing estrogen from binding to cell receptors or by mimicking aromatase inhibitors. Some foods that contain anti-estrogens are: Citrus fruits Dark berries Olive oil Oysters Pomegranates White mushrooms. Reduce the amount of caffeine and alcohol you consume. Coffee, soda, and similar caffeinated beverages can massively increase the production of estrogen in your body. Coffee in particular can cause your body to become more acidic, making it harder to balance your hormones. Beer, bourbon, and many other forms of alcohol contain phytoestrogen that, when consumed, can lead to a general increase of estrogen in your body. Cut out soy products. Soy beans and their associated by-products, including soy milk and tofu, contain high amounts of phytoestrogen. Just like with alcohol, this substance can increase the amount of estrogen present in your body. Exercise for at least three hours every week. When performed regularly, high-intensity activities can help regulate your hormones. If possible, exercise for at least three hours every week, or around 30 minutes a day. Focus on aerobic exercises like running, cycling, and swimming instead of spot training or muscle toning. Stop using products containing xenoestrogens. Xenoestrogen is a type of chemical compound used in a variety of urban products. If you have excessive contact with items containing xenoestrogen, the chemicals can get into your body and increase estrogen growth. Products to avoid or use in limited quantities include: Plastic goods including containers, bottles, and wrap. Yard pesticides and herbicides. Vinyl beauty products containing phthalates. Disinfectants containing ortho-phenylphenol. Bleached coffee filters, paper, tissues, and napkins. Get at least seven hours of sleep each night. Melatonin is a hormone that helps regulate your sleep cycle. However, it also interferes with the estrogen creation process, making it more difficult for the hormone to spread. To make sure you have enough melatonin, try to get seven hours of sleep or more every night. Rest in a dark room with no distractions, helping your body reach a deeper state of sleep where it can create more melatonin. Request that your doctor run a blood test to check your estrogen levels. If you suspect you have high estrogen levels, ask your doctor about a blood test. This is the best way for them to determine how high your estrogen levels are, and what the best treatment options are. If you have been diagnosed with high estrogen levels but notice your symptoms are progressing, your doctor may want to run period blood tests to check your estrogen levels and adjust your treatment. Take vitamin supplements to help your body get rid of estrogen. Though not an instant cure, taking dietary supplements can lead to a decrease of estrogen in the body. Specifically, vitamin and mineral pills can help out the areas of the body that get rid of estrogen, making the process quicker and more effective. Talk with your doctor about the following dietary supplements: Calcium-D-glucarate, taken in daily 150-300mg doses. Green tea extract, taken in daily 100-200mg doses. Curcumin, taken in 50-100mg daily doses. Milk thistle, taken in 50-100mg daily doses. Sulforaphane, taken in 200-400mg daily doses. Use SERMs to block estrogen in certain areas of the body. Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators are a kind of drug that, when introduced, prevent estrogen from affecting certain parts of the body like the pituitary gland. Ask your doctor about prescription drugs like clomiphene and tamoxifen. Potential side effects of SERMs include bloating, stomach pain, and vision problems like sensitivity to light and blurred vision. Check with your doctor before taking SERMs with drugs like bexarotene, parlodel, tagamet, clozapine, cytoxan, nydrazid, femara, tapazole, or cardene. Use aromatase inhibitors to prevent the growth of estrogen. AIs are a type of drug that reduce estrogen levels by fighting your aromatase enzymes, which takes testosterone and converts it into estradiol. Check with your doctor about getting a prescription for anastrozole, letrozole, or a similar aromatase inhibitor. Blurry vision, chest pain, dizziness, swelling , shortness of breath, and irregular heartbeat are common side effects of taking AIs. Before taking AIs, ask your doctor about potential reactions with thalidomide and citalopram. See if your current medications are increasing your estrogen levels. In some cases, your current medications may be creating unexpected reactions within your body, leading to increased estrogen levels. If you suspect this may be the case, contact your doctor and explain the situation. A change in prescription or dosage may be necessary to balance out your hormone levels. 
Purchase organic foods whenever possible. Eat more cruciferous vegetables. Consume foods that contain anti-estrogen enzymes. Reduce the amount of caffeine and alcohol you consume. Cut out soy products. Exercise for at least three hours every week. Stop using products containing xenoestrogens. Get at least seven hours of sleep each night. Request that your doctor run a blood test to check your estrogen levels. Take vitamin supplements to help your body get rid of estrogen. Use SERMs to block estrogen in certain areas of the body. Use aromatase inhibitors to prevent the growth of estrogen. See if your current medications are increasing your estrogen levels. 