Fenugreek
Trigonella foenum-graecum seed products marketed for metabolic, reproductive-hormone, and exercise-related claims. Meta-analyses report small or uncertain signals from a limited number of heterogeneous trials, so findings cannot be generalized across extracts.
Pharmacokinetic model
A route-level PK model for fenugreek is being prepared from published data. Dosing references, studies, and documented interactions are below; the app catalog is updated as models are validated.
Key facts
- Category
- Herb
- Suggested cadence
- once daily
Research behind this entry
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Effect of fenugreek extract supplement on testosterone levels in male: A meta-analysis of clinical trials
Random-effects meta-analysis pooled only four randomized trials and reported an increase in total serum testosterone. The small evidence base and differing extract formulations limit confidence and product-to-product…
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Fenugreek and Its Effects on Muscle Performance: A Systematic Review
Systematic review evaluated heterogeneous exercise and body-composition studies using different fenugreek preparations. It described possible performance signals but emphasized the need for larger, standardized trials…
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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.
This citation reports a human clinical study involving Fenugreek. It does not by itself establish a qualified dose, safety profile, efficacy claim, or pharmacokinetic route for this record.
3 published studies referenced in the app, each with a plain-language summary.