What is the connection between obesity, estrogen and “Male Menopause”?
In many cases, obesity, especially in the abdominal area, is attributed to male hormonal imbalances. Fat cells contain large amounts of the aromatase enzyme, and estrogen is stored and manufactured in fat. Fat cells synthesize the aromatase enzyme, causing male hormones to be converted to estrogen. Therefore, an increase in fat will cause estrogen levels to go up. Eating high-fat foods may reduce the levels of free (active) testosterone. A fat-containing meal can reduce free testosterone levels for about 4 hours. Central obesity (potbelly) is recognized as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes. Obese men suffer from testosterone deficiency caused by the production of excess aromatase enzyme in fat cells and also from the fat they consume in their diet. Medical doctor, Eugene Shippen in his book, The Testosterone Syndrome” states that, alcohol, grapefruit and a number of drugs: NSAIDS, antibiotics, analgesics, antibiotics, antifungal agents, anti-lipid agents (st
