Chocolate & Pomegranate for Testosterone Support

A 2023 study found that an extract of pomegranate rind and cocoa seeds significantly increased free and total testosterone in young males compared to placebo over 56 days. It is thought that this extract increases testosterone production and reduces the conversion of testosterone to estradiol by inhibiting aromatase activity. Another study also found improved sexual function with this extract over 84 days. Cocoa seeds and pomegranate may cause stomach upset among other side effects.

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Srivastava MK, Singh G, Kodur RR, Yalamanchi A. A Combination of Punica granatum Fruit Rind and Theobroma cacao Seed Extracts Enhances Sexual Function in Aging Males in a Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study. Int J Med Sci. 2025 Jan 1;22(2):383-397. doi: 10.7150/ijms.99958. PMID: 39781534; PMCID: PMC11704686.