What is the minimum dietary fat for hormonal health?

Research suggests a minimum of 0.5-1.0 g/kg/day of total fat is needed to maintain testosterone and hormone production. Below 20% of total calories from fat is associated with hormonal disruption.

Why is fat essential for testosterone?

Testosterone is synthesized from cholesterol, a lipid molecule. Diets very low in fat reduce LDL cholesterol availability for steroidogenesis, suppressing testosterone by 10-15% or more.

Which fats are most important for hormonal function?

Saturated and monounsaturated fats are most strongly correlated with testosterone levels. Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) reduce inflammation. Avoiding dietary fat entirely is harmful; fat quality matters too.

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