Evidence supporting the use of: Pine Pollen
For the health condition: Testosterone (low)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Pine pollen has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine and other East Asian herbal practices, where it is believed to promote vitality, support hormonal balance, and improve male sexual health. The rationale for its use in supporting testosterone levels is primarily based on its traditional association with enhancing yang energy and vitality, rather than rigorous scientific validation. Some laboratory analyses have found that pine pollen contains small amounts of phytoandrogens, including substances chemically similar to testosterone and other androgens. However, the concentration of these compounds is quite low, and there is currently a lack of well-designed human clinical trials to confirm any significant effect on testosterone levels in humans. Most of the evidence supporting pine pollen’s impact on testosterone comes from anecdotal reports and animal studies, which are not sufficient to draw definitive conclusions about its effectiveness or safety for this purpose in humans. Until more robust clinical evidence is available, the use of pine pollen for low testosterone should be considered as based on tradition rather than science.

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