Effect of fenugreek extract supplement on testosterone levels in male: A meta-analysis of clinical trials.

Anahita Mansoori, Seyedahmad Hosseini, Marzie Zilaee, Razie Hormoznejad, Mojdeh Fathi

Journal: Phytotherapy research : PTR 2020;34(7):1550-1555

PMID: 32048383

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Abstract

Different types of glycosides extract of fenugreek have shown androgenic and anabolic effect in male. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of fenugreek extract on total testosterone levels in male. Medline via PubMed, Scopus databases, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched up to November 2018 for randomized clinical trials comparing intake of fenugreek extract with control group. Data on change in serum total testosterone were pooled using random-effects models. A total of four trials were included. Fenugreek extract has a significant effect on total serum testosterone. Results from clinical trials suggest that fenugreek extract supplement has an effect on serum total testosterone levels in male.

Address: Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.; Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.; Nutrition Department, Faculty of Paramedicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.; Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6627

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MeSH Terms: Adult, Dietary Supplements, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Plant Extracts, Testosterone, Trigonella, Young Adult