Testosterone matters for health, body composition and athletic performance, and tends to fall with metabolic syndrome. Moringa — traditionally used as an aphrodisiac — has shown testosterone-supporting effects, but human data has been scarce. This randomized trial addressed that gap.
In a randomized, repeated-measures design, men took a Moringa oleifera leaf-powder protein drink for four weeks, and the study assessed resting testosterone and related hormones, plus anabolic status during hypertrophy (muscle-building) weight training.
What the study examined
- Whether moringa leaf powder raises resting testosterone and related hormones.
- Whether any benefit carries into anabolic status during weight training.
- A human (not just animal) randomized design.
Caveat: a small human trial; this is research information, not medical advice.
Summary of: (2021). “Moringa protein drink increases testosterone and anabolic status of men.” Turkish Journal of Kinesiology. DOI: 10.31459/turkjkin.851832. Summarised by MORIFA; full paper via the link above.