Trial | NCT03528538  Report issue

Title

The Efficacy of Fenugreek Supplementation on Men's Health
The Efficacy of Fenugreek Supplementation on Men's Health: A Randomized Controlled Trial

  • Phase

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Interventional

  • Status

    Completed No Results Posted

  • Intervention/Treatment

    fennugreek ...

  • Study Participants

    58
The problem: There is limited research on the use of herbal supplements in general, and fenugreek specifically, to improve male health, particularly to increase testosterone levels. As well, no located studies have examined the effects of fenugreek supplementation on healthy men's health-related quality of life, anxiety levels, and body composition.
Relevant research examined the effects of fenugreek supplementation with healthy men aged between 43 and 70 years of age. The researchers found that both total serum testosterone and free testosterone increased compared to placebo after 12 weeks of active treatment. The researchers concluded that fenugreek supplementation was a safe and effective treatment for reducing symptoms of possible androgen deficiency, improves sexual function and increases serum testosterone in healthy middle-aged to older men. Another study found that fenugreek supplementation improved aging male symptoms and testosterone levels remained in a normal range in healthy men aged 25 to 45 years.
The importance of this study: The importance of this study is to help determine if fenugreek supplementation affects testosterone levels, body composition, health-related quality of life, anxiety, and aging symptoms in healthy men aged 21 - 45 years.
Study Started
Sep 19
2017
Primary Completion
Dec 15
2017
Study Completion
Dec 15
2017
Last Update
May 18
2018

Dietary Supplement AlphaFen fenugreek 400 mg

A brand of fenugreek supplementation that was produced by SPECNOVA. Pure fenugreek without any additives.

Dietary Supplement AlphaFen fenugreek 500 mg

A brand of fenugreek supplementation that was produced by SPECNOVA. Pure fenugreek without any additives.

Other Placebo

rice flour in a vegetable/ cellulose capsule

AlphaFen fenugreek 400 mg Active Comparator

This group received 400 mg of fenugreek to be ingested daily for 60 days.

Placebo Placebo Comparator

AlphaFen fenugreek 500 mg Active Comparator

This group received 500 mg of fenugreek to be ingested daily.

Criteria 

Inclusion Criteria:

Healthy men between the ages of 21- 45 that were recreationally active.

Exclusion Criteria:

Above 30% body composition, not in the age range, history of asthma, diabetes, hypoglycemia, or took any hormonal supplements such as testosterone or anabolic steroids.
No Results Posted