Fenugreek
Galactagogue spice that can improve early menopause symptoms, raise testosterone, and improve blood sugar
Also known as: fenugreek seeds, fenugreek powder, Trigonella foenum-graecum
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Fenugreek may influence, based on the source research.
Improves
- Menopause symptoms1.5 teaspoons daily
At 1.5 teaspoons daily, improves symptoms of early menopause
Source: How Not to Age
- Low Testosterone1/4 to 2/3 teaspoon daily
Clinical trials: 1/4 to 2/3 teaspoon daily raised testosterone by ~10% within 3 months with increased sex drive
Source: How Not to Age
- High cholesterol
Fenugreek improves LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar control; powder works better than extract
Source: How Not to Age
- Cardiovascular Disease
Systematic reviews (Khodamoradi 2020, Askarpour 2020): fenugreek improves cardiometabolic risk factors and blood lipids
Source: How Not to Age
- Sexual Dysfunction
Fenugreek seed extract improved sexual function in both men and postmenopausal women
Source: How Not to Age
Protects Against
- Cancer
Fenugreek may possess potent anticancer properties in vitro
Source: How Not to Die
Reduces Risk Of
- Cancer
Fenugreek is a naturally occurring edible spice identified as an anticancer agent (Shabbeer et al. 2009)
Source: How Not to Die
Dosage Recommendations
Specific amounts mentioned in the research literature.
- 1.5 teaspoons dailyfor Menopause symptoms
At 1.5 teaspoons daily, improves symptoms of early menopause
Source: How Not to Age
- 1/4 to 2/3 teaspoon dailyfor Low Testosterone
Clinical trials: 1/4 to 2/3 teaspoon daily raised testosterone by ~10% within 3 months with increased sex drive
Source: How Not to Age
Recipes with Fenugreek
Sources
- How Not to Age
- How Not to Die