Effect of fenugreek extract supplement on testosterone levels in male: A meta-analysis of clinical trials
Mansoori A, Hosseini S, Zilaee M, Hormoznejad R, Fathi M
Published in Phytotherapy Research
Methodology
Meta-analysis of 4 randomized placebo-controlled trials of fenugreek extract in men.
Key Findings
Fenugreek extract significantly increased total testosterone compared with placebo; effects were larger in trials using standardized saponin extracts.
Conclusions
Fenugreek extract modestly raises total testosterone in men, but the pooled evidence rests on very few, mostly industry-linked trials.
Limitations
Only four trials; short duration; several sponsored by extract manufacturers; clinical relevance uncertain.
Supplements Studied
Fenugreek extract supplementation significantly increased total testosterone levels compared with placebo.
Outcomes Measured
Fenugreek extract supplementation significantly increased total testosterone levels compared with placebo.
Fenugreek extract supplementation significantly increased total testosterone levels compared with placebo.
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