Hormone Health

Testosterone Support

About Testosterone Support — Hormone Health.

Low testosterone symptoms — low libido, fatigue, muscle loss, mood changes.

2studies analysed

2compounds with evidence

Randomised trialstrongest evidence

Where research is strongest

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4linked compounds

21linked studies

0published community reports

Results By the numbers Community Research Compounds

Headline results for Testosterone Support.

Figures as the studies reported them.

Colour keyReported a benefitNo clear benefitUnclearPossible harmAmber is for highlights, such as where the most research is. It never means a result was good.

Fenugreek

4 of 4 results reported a benefit

1 randomised trial, 80 people

Free testosteroneReported a benefitmeasurement not reportedFree testosterone significantly increased with fenugreek (Libifem) compared with placebo over 8 weeks.1 randomised trial2015 study ↗

Also measured alongside: Sexual arousal (reported a benefit); Sexual desire (reported a benefit); Oestradiol (oestrogen) level (reported a benefit).

Every result

Shilajit

5 of 5 results reported a benefit

1 study, 35 people · compared with the start of the study, not placebo

Testosterone level23.5%increase compared with the start of the study1 study, compared with the start of the study2010 study ↗

Also measured alongside: Count of normal sperm (reported a benefit); Sperm movement (motility) (reported a benefit); Total sperm count (reported a benefit); and 1 more.

Every result

Where the evidence is concentrated.

Published research

Testosterone Support: findings by compound

What this means: Bars count reported findings, not treatment effectiveness or certainty.

One study may report several findings or appear in more than one pairing. Counts do not show the size of an effect. Comparable numerical estimates are not established for this summary.

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Published research: reported directions by pairing
Compound and condition	Findings (count)	Studies (count)	Reported results (finding counts)	How sure?
Fenugreek	4	1	Benefit: 4; no benefit: 0; harm: 0; unclear: 0; not recorded / unrecognised: 0	Not formally graded
Shilajit	5	1	Benefit: 5; no benefit: 0; harm: 0; unclear: 0; not recorded / unrecognised: 0	Not formally graded

Degree of benefit for Testosterone

Strongest evidence first.

Published research: Testosterone. Study design is not a certainty grade.
Compound	Study designs	Reported findings
FenugreekResearch score 44/100 · Limited	1 randomised trial — 1 study	4/4 outcomes showed benefit Free testosteroneReported a benefit — measurement not reportedbenefit2015 study ↗ Exact figures n=80 · Follow-up: 8 weeks · Sample (as reported): 80 · Recorded unit: Not reported · Influence of a Specialized Trigonella foenum-graecum Seed Extract (Libifem), on Testosterone, Estradiol and Sexual Function in Healthy Menstruating Women, a Randomised Placebo Controlled Study. · Randomized Controlled Trial · rct · PMID 25914334 Estradiol (E2)Reported a benefit — measurement not reportedbenefit2015 study ↗ Exact figures n=80 · Follow-up: 8 weeks · Sample (as reported): 80 · Recorded unit: Not reported · Influence of a Specialized Trigonella foenum-graecum Seed Extract (Libifem), on Testosterone, Estradiol and Sexual Function in Healthy Menstruating Women, a Randomised Placebo Controlled Study. · Randomized Controlled Trial · rct · PMID 25914334 Sexual arousalReported a benefit — measurement not reportedbenefit2015 study ↗ Exact figures n=80 · Follow-up: 8 weeks · Sample (as reported): 80 · Recorded unit: Not reported · Influence of a Specialized Trigonella foenum-graecum Seed Extract (Libifem), on Testosterone, Estradiol and Sexual Function in Healthy Menstruating Women, a Randomised Placebo Controlled Study. · Randomized Controlled Trial · rct · PMID 25914334 Sexual desireReported a benefit — measurement not reportedbenefit2015 study ↗ Exact figures n=80 · Follow-up: 8 weeks · Sample (as reported): 80 · Recorded unit: Not reported · Influence of a Specialized Trigonella foenum-graecum Seed Extract (Libifem), on Testosterone, Estradiol and Sexual Function in Healthy Menstruating Women, a Randomised Placebo Controlled Study. · Randomized Controlled Trial · rct · PMID 25914334
ShilajitResearch score 23/100 · Mixed/Weak	No review or randomised-trial counts recorded	5/5 outcomes showed benefit Serum testosterone23.5% increase compared with the start of the studybenefit2010 study ↗ Exact figures +23.5% (P < 0.001) n=35 · Follow-up: 90 days · Sample (as reported): 35 · Recorded unit: Not reported · Clinical evaluation of spermatogenic activity of processed Shilajit in oligospermia. · Clinical Trial · other · PMID 20078516 Normal sperm count18.9% increase compared with the start of the studybenefit2010 study ↗ Exact figures +18.9% (P < 0.001) n=35 · Follow-up: 90 days · Sample (as reported): 35 · Recorded unit: Not reported · Clinical evaluation of spermatogenic activity of processed Shilajit in oligospermia. · Clinical Trial · other · PMID 20078516 Semen malondialdehyde — a marker of oxidative cell damage18.7% reduction compared with the start of the studybenefit2010 study ↗ Exact figures -18.7% n=35 · Follow-up: 90 days · Sample (as reported): 35 · Recorded unit: Not reported · Clinical evaluation of spermatogenic activity of processed Shilajit in oligospermia. · Clinical Trial · other · PMID 20078516 Sperm motility12.4–17.4% improvementbenefit2010 study ↗ Exact figures 12.4-17.4% improvement (P < 0.001) n=35 · Follow-up: 90 days · Sample (as reported): 35 · Recorded unit: Not reported · Clinical evaluation of spermatogenic activity of processed Shilajit in oligospermia. · Clinical Trial · other · PMID 20078516 +1 more outcome →

Important: This page reflects observational, aggregate-only community reporting and independent published research. It is not medical advice, and it does not claim any compound treats, cures, or is effective for any condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any supplement or treatment.

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We publish testosterone support results only once at least 10 people report on the same compound, so no individual report is ever shown.

Fenugreek
Research saysResearch score 44/100 · Limited1 of 1 study reported at least one benefit
People reportNot published yet — needs 10 or more reports
Shilajit
Research saysResearch score 23/100 · Mixed/Weak1 of 1 study reported at least one benefit
People reportNot published yet — needs 10 or more reports

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Peer-reviewed research.

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19 more papers, not summarised above

Strongest evidence first.

01Do "testosterone boosters" really increase serum total testosterone? A systematic reviewMorgado A, et al. · International journal of impotence research · 2024

Systematic Review · matched via Testosterone · PubMed record (CORPUS-A)

PMID 37697053 ↗02Examining the Effects of Herbs on Testosterone Concentrations in Men: A Systematic ReviewSmith SJ, et al. · Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) · 2021

Systematic Review · matched via Testosterone · PubMed record (CORPUS-A)

PMID 33150931 ↗03Exploring the efficacy and safety of a novel standardized ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract (Witholytin®) in adults experiencing high stress and fatigue in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trialSmith SJ, et al. · Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) · 2023