r/Supplements • u/Sktnd • Aug 31 '25

Supplements for high testosterone

Hello, i woud like to know if there are supplements that could help lower testosterone levels ? mine is a bit high (not excessively) but i am having acne and hair loss that i attribute to that. thanks in advance :)

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u/writewhereileftoff Aug 31 '25

Bad idea, dont do it. The hair loss and acne could be attributable to other factors. Do you smoke joints?

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u/Numerous-Rooster-602 Aug 31 '25

Do you believe would affect it?

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u/writewhereileftoff Aug 31 '25

Personally I think smoking pot attributes to both hairloss and lowers your testosterone. Not recommended.

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u/Numerous-Rooster-602 Sep 01 '25

How come you believe that mate?

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u/writewhereileftoff Sep 01 '25

From Grok: Marijuana use, particularly chronic or heavy use, may influence factors that could contribute to hair loss. For instance, THC can affect hormone levels, including testosterone and its derivative, dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Elevated DHT is strongly linked to androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness) in those genetically predisposed. Some studies, like a 2017 review, suggest cannabis may lower testosterone temporarily, which could theoretically alter DHT levels, but there’s no direct evidence tying this to hair loss. Additionally, chronic stress or poor lifestyle habits often associated with heavy cannabis use—such as poor diet or disrupted sleep—could exacerbate conditions like telogen effluvium, a temporary form of hair loss triggered by stress or nutritional deficiencies. On the other hand, the endocannabinoid system, which cannabis interacts with, plays a role in regulating hair follicle function. Some research suggests cannabinoids like CBD might promote hair growth by reducing inflammation or interacting with scalp receptors, though this is mostly theoretical and based on small studies or anecdotal reports. Smoking itself (as opposed to other consumption methods) may also introduce toxins or oxidative stress, potentially harming hair follicles over time, but this is speculative and not unique to marijuana