The Efficacy of Fenugreek Supplementation on Men's Health

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.