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

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...

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Published in:Phytotherapy research 2020-07, Vol.34 (7), p.1550-1555
Main Authors: Mansoori, Anahita, Hosseini, Seyedahmad, Zilaee, Marzie, Hormoznejad, Razie, Fathi, Mojdeh
Format: Article
Language:English
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Clinical trials
Fenugreek
fenugreek extract
Glycosides
Meta-analysis
Search engines
Testosterone
total testosterone
Trigonella foenum-graecum
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0951-418X
1099-1573
DOI:10.1002/ptr.6627