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

Mansoori et al., 2020 | Phytother Res | Meta Analysis

Citation

Mansoori Anahita, Hosseini Seyedahmad, ... Fathi Mojdeh. Effect of fenugreek extract supplement on testosterone levels in male: A meta-analysis of clinical trials. Phytother Res. 2020-Jul;34(7):1550-1555. doi:10.1002/ptr.6627

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.

Key Findings

Results from clinical trials suggest that fenugreek extract supplement has an effect on serum total testosterone levels in male.

Outcomes Measured

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Population

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MeSH Terms

Adult
Dietary Supplements
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Plant Extracts
Testosterone
Trigonella
Young Adult

Evidence Classification

Level: Meta Analysis
Publication Types: Journal Article, Meta-Analysis, Review
Vertical: fenugreek-testosterone

Provenance

PMID: 32048383
DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6627
PMCID: Not in PMC
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