In my video of the benefits of fenugreek seeds, I profiled this study,

in which young men were randomized to a sugar pill or fenugreek capsules for eight weeks and got a significant

improvement in upper body strength, lower body strength and body composition, a significant

reduction in body fat percentage.

And the only side effect?

It can make your sweat and pee smell like maple syrup.

Seems like a bonus.

Studies on immature, castrated rats suggest the fenugreek muscle bulking is a testosterone effect,

but we didn't know what happens in humans until now.

Four randomized controlled trials put it to the test and saw a significant boost

of total blood testosterone.

And indeed, Fenugreek appears to improve sexual function in men, for example, doubling

the frequency of morning erections.

What about the sexual function in women?

While the estrogen hormone estodial stimulates vaginal lubrication and blood flow

facilitating a woman's capacity for sexual arousal and orgasm,

it's the testosterone that's linked with sexual desire in both men and women.

Drug companies have tried testosterone patches on women to try to increase sexual desire,

but we're concerned about blood clots and long-term safety.

What about a little fenugreek?

A significant increase in testosterone compared to placebo and a boost in the estrogen esteridial,

which resulted in both an increase in sexual

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