General Dosage
500-600mg standardized fenugreek extract daily
Maximum dose: 2g extract daily or 25g whole seed powder; higher doses used safely in blood sugar studies
Fenugreek Dosage Guide
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 500-600mg standardized fenugreek extract daily
Timing: With meals; can be split into 2 doses (morning and evening) • Take with food for best absorption.
Dosage by Condition
Testosterone and libido support
600mg Testofen dailyModerate
Strength and body composition
500mg standardized extract dailyModerate
Blood sugar management
1-2g seed extract or 5-25g whole seed powder dailyStrong
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Testosterone and libido support | 600mg Testofen daily | Moderate |
| Strength and body composition | 500mg standardized extract daily | Moderate |
| Blood sugar management | 1-2g seed extract or 5-25g whole seed powder daily | Strong |
Upper limit: 2g extract daily or 25g whole seed powder; higher doses used safely in blood sugar studies
Timing & Absorption
With meals; can be split into 2 doses (morning and evening)
Best taken with food for optimal absorption.
References
- Rao A, Steels E, Inder WJ, Abraham S, Vitetta L (2016). 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. The Aging Male. DOI PubMed
- Wankhede S, Mohan V, Thakurdesai P (2016). Beneficial effects of fenugreek glycoside supplementation in male subjects during resistance training. Journal of Sport and Health Science. DOI
- Neelakantan N, Narayanan M, de Souza RJ, van Dam RM (2014). Effect of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) intake on glycemia: a meta-analysis of clinical trials. Nutrition Journal. DOI PubMed