Fenugreek
13 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.
Dose per serving from products
335 products in our catalogue print how much Fenugreek a serving holds.
Most common: 50 mg to 100 mg, 24% of 335 products.
| Dose per serving | Products |
|---|---|
| 10 mg or less | 8 |
| 10 mg to 25 mg | 22 |
| 25 mg to 50 mg | 46 |
| 50 mg to 100 mg | 82 |
| 100 mg to 250 mg | 63 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 50 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 31 |
| 1 g to 2.5 g | 33 |
Dose per serving from research
26 study groups in 22 studies say how much Fenugreek participants took a day.
These are the doses the studies gave. They are not a recommendation.
Most common: 500 mg to 1 g, 42% of 26 study groups.
| Daily dose | Study groups |
|---|---|
| 250 mg or less | 1 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 4 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 11 |
| 1 g to 2.5 g | 5 |
| 2.5 g to 5 g | 1 |
| 5 g to 10 g | 1 |
| 10 g to 25 g | 1 |
| 25 g to 50 g | 1 |
| over 50 g | 1 |
Benefit Evidence
Research sources
Hormone balance (6)
- Influence of a Specialized Trigonella foenum-graecum Seed Extract (Libifem), on Testosterone, Estradiol and Sexual Function in Healthy Menstruating Women, a Randomised Placebo Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 25914334
Standardized fenugreek extract increased free testosterone and estradiol and improved sexual desire/arousal in women (RCT).
- Efficacy of a Novel Fenugreek Seed Extract (Trigonella foenum-graecum, Furocyst) in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
PubMed ID: 26516311
Fenugreek saponin‑enriched extract in women with PCOS reduced ovarian cyst volume and normalized LH/FSH ratio (open‑label study).
- Testofen, a specialised Trigonella foenum-graecum seed extract reduces age-related symptoms of androgen decrease, increases testosterone levels and improves sexual function in healthy aging males in a double-blind randomised clinical study
PubMed ID: 26791805
Large RCT in aging men showed significant increases in total and free testosterone and improved sexual symptoms.
- A Novel Extract of Fenugreek Husk (FenuSMART™) Alleviates Postmenopausal Symptoms and Helps to Establish the Hormonal Balance: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 27406028
Randomized trial in postmenopausal women showed large estradiol increases and reduced vasomotor symptoms.
- Efficacy of a Proprietary Trigonella foenum-graecum L. De-Husked Seed Extract in Reducing Menopausal Symptoms in Otherwise Healthy Women: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 28707431
Menopausal symptom scores and hot flushes improved, although serum estradiol did not change — symptomatic hormone-related benefit.
- Efficacy of a novel extract of fenugreek seeds in alleviating vasomotor symptoms and depression in perimenopausal women: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 33025616
Perimenopausal double-blind RCT showed increases in estradiol and free testosterone and reductions in vasomotor symptoms/depression.
Blood sugar (4)
- Clinical observation on trigonella foenum-graecum L. total saponins in combination with sulfonylureas in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
PubMed ID: 18219452
Fenugreek saponins added to sulfonylurea therapy improved fasting and postprandial glucose and HbA1c (add‑on trial).
- A Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Investigation to Evaluate the Efficacy of a Patented Trigonella foenum-graecum Seed Extract "Fenfuro®" in Type 2 Diabetics
PubMed ID: 37459747
Large study (n=204) with Fenfuro showed substantial reductions in post‑prandial and fasting glucose and improved HOMA index.
- Effect of Fenugreek Seeds on Serum Metabolic Factors and Adiponectin Levels in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
PubMed ID: 26098483
Well‑powered RCT: 10 g/day whole fenugreek seeds produced robust reductions in fasting glucose, HbA1c and HOMA‑IR in T2DM.
- The effect of fenugreek seed supplementation on serum irisin levels, blood pressure, and liver and kidney function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A parallel randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32147060
8‑week fenugreek seed powder lowered fasting plasma glucose in people with T2DM (randomized trial, modest sample, background therapy present).
Sexual wellness (3)
- Influence of a Specialized Trigonella foenum-graecum Seed Extract (Libifem), on Testosterone, Estradiol and Sexual Function in Healthy Menstruating Women, a Randomised Placebo Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 25914334
RCT in women showed increased sexual desire/arousal with standardized fenugreek extract alongside hormone increases.
- Physiological aspects of male libido enhanced by standardized Trigonella foenum-graecum extract and mineral formulation
PubMed ID: 21312304
Double‑blind RCT in healthy men reported improvements in sexual drive and arousal/orgasm subdomains with standardized fenugreek extract.
- Testofen, a specialised Trigonella foenum-graecum seed extract reduces age-related symptoms of androgen decrease, increases testosterone levels and improves sexual function in healthy aging males in a double-blind randomised clinical study
PubMed ID: 26791805
Large RCT reported improved sexual function measures (more morning erections, higher frequency) alongside testosterone increases.
Metabolism (2)
- Effect of Fenugreek Seeds on Serum Metabolic Factors and Adiponectin Levels in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
PubMed ID: 26098483
10 g/day fenugreek improved glycaemia, lipids and adiponectin in T2DM — indicates broader metabolic benefits.
- A Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Investigation to Evaluate the Efficacy of a Patented Trigonella foenum-graecum Seed Extract "Fenfuro®" in Type 2 Diabetics
PubMed ID: 37459747
Fenfuro study showed improved post‑prandial/fasting glucose and reduced HOMA index, indicating better metabolic regulation.
Cholesterol (2)
- Antidiabetic Effect of Fenugreek Seed Powder Solution (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) on Hyperlipidemia in Diabetic Patients
PubMed ID: 31583253
Strong, consistent short-term improvements in total cholesterol, LDL and HDL in newly diagnosed T2DM patients.
- Effect of Fenugreek Seeds on Serum Metabolic Factors and Adiponectin Levels in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
PubMed ID: 26098483
10 g/day whole fenugreek seeds reduced total cholesterol and triglycerides in T2DM (well‑powered RCT).
Heart health (2)
- The effects of fenugreek seed extract supplementation in patients with Alzheimer's disease: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36199177
Systolic/diastolic BP decreased in Alzheimer’s trial, which can contribute to heart support.
- Antidiabetic Effect of Fenugreek Seed Powder Solution (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) on Hyperlipidemia in Diabetic Patients
PubMed ID: 31583253
Marked short-term improvements in total cholesterol/LDL/HDL in T2DM patients — supports cardiovascular risk factors.
Skin appearance (2)
- Efficacy of fenugreek seed extract on men's psychological and physical health: a randomized placebo-controlled double-blind clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32441668
Improvements in AMS and grip strength in healthy men suggest benefits on some aging-related functional measures.
- The effects of fenugreek seed extract supplementation in patients with Alzheimer's disease: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36199177
Improved memory, antioxidant markers and QoL in mild–moderate AD, consistent with attenuating age-related decline.
Pregnancy support (2)
- The effect of galactagogue herbal tea on breast milk production and short-term catch-up of birth weight in the first week of life
PubMed ID: 21261516
Randomized trial: fenugreek‑containing galactagogue tea increased measured breast‑milk volume and shortened time to regain birth weight.
- Investigating the Effectiveness of Fenugreek on the Quantity of Breast Milk and the Level of Prolactin in Mothers of Preterm Newborns: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 41239794
Triple‑blind RCT in mothers of preterm infants showed increased milk volume at day 7 but no sustained effect by day 15 and no prolactin change.
Inflammation (1)
- Fenugreek dermal patch, a new natural topical antinociceptive medication for relieving the postherniotomy pain, a double-blind placebo controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30721143
Topical fenugreek patch reduced postoperative pain and analgesic consumption, consistent with local anti‑inflammatory/analgesic effects.
Antioxidant (1)
- The effects of fenugreek seed extract supplementation in patients with Alzheimer's disease: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36199177
Direct biomarker evidence: increased TAC and decreased MDA in a randomized trial.
Blood circulation (1)
- The effects of fenugreek seed extract supplementation in patients with Alzheimer's disease: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36199177
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure decreased in the AD trial, indicating improved vascular parameters.
Energy & Fatigue (1)
- Efficacy of fenugreek seed extract on men's psychological and physical health: a randomized placebo-controlled double-blind clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32441668
Improved aging‑male symptom scores and grip strength—suggests subjective and functional energy/muscle benefits.
Appetite suppression (1)
- A fenugreek seed extract selectively reduces spontaneous fat intake in overweight subjects
PubMed ID: 20020282
6‑week trial showed a small but significant reduction in relative fat intake in overweight men taking fenugreek extract.
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Products with Fenugreek
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Being studied right now
Recruiting clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. A trial in progress has no result yet — this is what the field is asking, not what it found.