Comment · Thu, August 24, 2023 · ND Owner
My Fenugreek Experience
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Redsaw92 · 18 points
I added fenugreek to my stack 3 weeks ago at 1 capsule per day and I’ve gotta say there have been positives but more negatives for me.
As far as the positives go, I did notice a bit of a mood boost and also a lowering of my blood pressure into normal range of 120/80 (I usually hover around 130/90, even on my BP medicine). I have felt like I have had good, sustained energy throughout the day as well (no 2pm crash).
The negatives were surprising though. Fenugreek really lowered my sex drive a lot (I assume through some hormonal change), cause me to have erectile disfunction for the first time in my life as a 30yo male, and caused a good bit of acne, which I haven’t had much of since I was a teenager. Also, I smell strongly of maple syrup, which isn’t a negative but I just wanted to add that in.
Has anyone else had this kind of experience with Fenugreek or am I just an oddball?
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wavyeggs · 3 points
I was doing some research as to why this is the case for me. Do you think the fact that it functions as an amylase and Maltase inhibitor could cause this effect? I eat meals with large quantities of rice after, and it seems anything that slows down digestion gives issue.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · ND Owner
It's possible. I have seen some studies that show fenugreek increases lactic acid in the small intestine. That might be the upset people are reporting.