Boys, if you’re a big fan of beer, we’ve got bad news for you.
The hops used in your favorite drink could be giving you man boobs.
That’s because hops contain a high amount of phytoestrogen — a plant-derived chemical that is similar to the female sex hormone estrogen.
Got your attention yet?
Several studies have shown that these tasty little hops can have an estrogenic effect on a man’s body.
To put it another way, it boosts the levels of female sex hormones in your body.
The plants are commonly used as an herbal remedy for menopause for the same reason.
It is thought to help reduce hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness and other symptoms that come with menopause. It’s like an herbal hormone replacement therapy.
But in men, increased levels of estrogen can result in man boobs.
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