In a 2011 randomized controlled trial published in Phytotherapy Research, 60 male patients who were not experiencing erectile dysfunction were given either a placebo or a daily oral dose of 600 milligrams of fenugreek extract and mineral formation for a duration of six weeks. Focusing on measurements of sexual drive as well as urge or desire, it was found that participants who received the intervention reported significant improvements in sexual arousal and orgasm. The study team concluded that fenugreek and mineral formation supplementation may benefit male libido as well as manage healthy blood testosterone levels.
Low libido may also be related to erectile dysfunction (ED), premature ejaculation, or delayed ejaculation, explains the Cleveland Clinic. In a 2024 study published in the Asian Journal of Andrology, researchers found that greater niacin consumption through food sources was correlated with a lower risk for erectile dysfunction. According to 2016 research published in the Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, fenugreek seeds are rich in niacin, amongst many other vitamins and minerals. However, there are risks associated with high amounts of niacin supplementation, such as niacin toxicity (via StatPearls). Unless recommended by your doctor, it’s best to stick with average amounts of the nutrient that you would normally get through diet.