The Claim

The enzymatic conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone requires zinc as a cofactor, and zinc deficiency impairs this conversion.

Source: This Plant Increased Testosterone 37% and Dropped Cortisol 16%

What the research says

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How it works
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In plain English

Zinc is required for the body to convert testosterone into dihydrotestosterone, and low zinc levels reduce this conversion.

See the scientific wording

The conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) requires zinc as a cofactor, and zinc deficiency limits this conversion.

Why this might work

Zinc is needed for the enzyme that turns testosterone into dihydrotestosterone. When zinc is low, this enzyme does not work properly, so less dihydrotestosterone is made, even if testosterone levels are normal.

Supported mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Effect of marginal or severe dietary zinc deficiency on testicular development and functions of the rat.

    When rats didn't get enough zinc, their bodies made much less testosterone and related hormones, including the one that turns testosterone into DHT. This suggests zinc is needed for that conversion to happen properly.

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