Efficacy of fenugreek seed extract on men's psychological and physical health: a randomized placebo-controlled double-blind clinical trial

Abstract

ObjectivesLimited research has examined the effects of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) supplementation to improve healthy younger men's aging male symptoms. The study objective was to examine whether a fenugreek seed extract would improve healthy men's aging male symptoms, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), grip strength, and anxiety.MethodsRandomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial was employed, using a parallel design, with assessments at baseline, Day 30, and Day 60. Healthy male volunteers (n = 57, mean age = 26.1 years) were randomized to: fenugreek 400 mg/d (n = 19), fenugreek 500 mg/d (n = 19), or placebo group (n = 19).ResultsThe fenugreek groups reported significant improvements in aging male symptoms, anxiety levels, grip strength, and indicators of HRQoL compared to the placebo group, p's < 0.05. No adverse events were reported.ConclusionFenugreek supplementation is an effective nutritional intervention for improving aging male symptoms, anxiety levels, grip strength, and aspects of HRQoL in healthy recreationally active men. Future researchers are encouraged to examine the health and ergogenic effects of fenugreek supplementation in hypogonadal and older populations.Trial registrationClinicaltrials.gov identifier NCT03528538.

Fenugreek and Its Effects on Muscle Performance: A Systematic Review

“…Previous literature has intensively investigated stress-related disorders and chronic pain conditions with various objectives [ 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 ]. However, some studies focused on revealing fenugreek’s role in managing pain and stress-related conditions in animals and humans [ 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 ]. Future studies can explore the effect of fenugreek in alleviating pain and mental stress, especially among athletes.…”