Fenugreek

Used as a galactagogue; network meta-analysis suggests increased milk volume vs placebo in small RCTs, but evidence base is limited.

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Evidence last reviewed: 04 Apr 2026

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Biomarkers studied

Outcomes directly measured across the evidence records below

Hormonal

Testosterone

Evidence

2 records

Breast milk volume

Lactating mothers • Systematic review / network meta-analysis

PUBMEDLow

Network meta-analysis of small studies suggests fenugreek may increase produced breast milk vs placebo.

Dose: 5000 mgDuration: 1–3 weeks (varies by trial)

Citation: Khan et al. (2018) network meta-analysis, Phytotherapy Research

Total serum testosterone in men

Adult males • Meta-analysis of RCTs

PUBMEDLow

Meta-analysis of 4 RCTs found that fenugreek extract supplementation had a statistically significant effect on total serum testosterone levels in males, though included trials are small & used proprietary extracts.

Dose: 500 mgDuration: 4–12 weeksForm: proprietary extracts

Citation: Mansoori A, et al. Effect of fenugreek extract supplement on testosterone levels in male: a meta-analysis of clinical trials. Phytother Res. 2020;34(7):1550-1555.

Forms

Capsule

Typical protocols are divided doses

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