Nugenix Reviews: Does it Really Work? (Feb. 2015 Update)

Nugenix is a men’s health supplement advertised to regain libido through a boost in testosterone. Today we offer our Nugenix reviews from editors and readers.

What is Nugenix?

Nugenix is a product which is advertised as a “natural testosterone booster.” The product website claims it is a “Supplement that helps your body boost its levels of free testosterone.” It also claims to be GNC’s “#1 Selling Men’s Vitality product.”

The website was registered back in 1999, but the Internet Archive shows that “Nugenix” was a different product until about 2009.

Nugenix Ingredients

The ingredients are listed as:

• Zinc – 5mg
• Vitamin B6 – 2mg
• Vitamin B12 – 50mcg
• Nugenix Testosterone Complex – 2103mg

This complex is broken down as

• Testofen Fenugreek Extract 50% Fenuside
• L-Citruline Malate
• Tribulus terrestris (fruit)

Nugenix Side Effects

The Nugenix website states, “Our research has not indicated any side effects.”

WebMD, however, claims that side effects of Fenugreek (the active ingredient in Nugenix) can include diarrhea, stomach upset, bloating, gas, nasal congestion, coughing, wheezing, facial swelling, lower blood sugar, and allergic reaction. Additionally, there are concerns that tribulus could worsen symptoms of enlarged prostate, and may also affect blood sugar levels.

How Much Does Nugenix Cost?

If you purchase directly from the Nugenix website, a bottle of 90 capsules will cost $69.99 plus $4.99 shipping for a total of $74.98. You can also find it for the same price at a local GNC, minus the shipping. GNC members may also see it at a discounted price of $59.99. Based on their recommendation of taking 3 capsules a day, this is a 30-day supply.

Beware of Auto-Ship

In our original evaluation of Nugenix, there were concerns about an advertised 14-day trial offer, which included an “auto-ship” requirement. This means if you don’t cancel your “enrollment” in this program within 18 days of placing your order, you’ll automatically be billed $74.98. As their terms state:

Unless you cancel before the end of your trial period as specified above (within 18 days after placing your order), you will automatically be enrolled in our Auto-Ship program. We will ship your first 30-day supply of Nugenix at the end of your trial period, and you will be charged $74.98 plus any applicable tax. Thereafter, you will continue to receive a fresh 30-day supply of Nugenix about every 30 days for as long as you stay a member of our auto-ship program.

As of early 2015, the free trial is still available on the website, but you are now allowed to simply purchase a bottle without first going through their free trial.

Nugenix Online Reviews

On Amazon, as of February 2015, Nugenix has a 3-star rating with over 180 customer reviews. The negative reviews seem to vary from “it doesn’t work” to “it’s over-priced.” On GNC, it currently has a 3-star rating.

Does Nugenix Work?

The big question in all of this is if Nugenix even works. What studies have been done on the Fenugreek, the main ingredient in Nugenix?

2011 Study

Many of the claims surrounding Fenugreek revolve around a 2011 Australian study which showed an increase in libido for men aged 25-52. Claims of testosterone boosts appear to have the origin in a statement by British neurologist commenting on the study, in which he said, “It probably works to increase testosterone or androgen levels, which decrease with age.”

This conjecture seems to be the basis of “proof” that Fenugreek boosts testosterone, and is cited hundreds of times around the internet.

WebMD
WebMD merely states there is “insufficient evidence” that Fenugreek works.

UMHB (Texas) Study
This writer points to this study, which shows some positive results for young weight-training men, though the summary warned, “Thus, these data support the notion that elevated levels of testosterone within physiological levels have no influence on muscle strength in strength-trained young men.” The study did not include older men, who would presumably be the target audience for testosterone boosters.

Fenugreek is commonly used to stimulate breast milk production in women.

Our Nugenix Review

This writer, a man in his 40’s tried Nugenix for two months in 2013. This non-scientific evaluation led to the conclusion that Nugenix offered little improvement. There were no reported side effects, but there were no beneficial effects reported, either. Because Nugenix may affect individuals differently, this does not mean it won’t work for everyone.

Alternatives to Nugenix

There are many less expensive supplements available which contain several of the ingredients of Nugenix, namely Fenugreek and Tribulus. A cursory search online yields several results, such as STS Tribulus Maca Fenugreek for under $25.

Bottom Line

If you want to try Nugenix, be sure to avoid the auto-ship free trial and purchase a bottle for full price. Better yet, pick up a bottle at a local GNC to avoid shipping fees and delays. If you want to try Testofen, and you don’t care about the Nugenix brand name, there are many other options that are far less expensive, and can also be bought locally or on sites such as Amazon.com.

Your Nugenix Reviews

Have you tried Nugenix? Please tell us your experience in the comments below.

• Be sure to read our reader reviews for Ageless Male, which also contains Testofen.

Updated February 7, 2015
Originally published March 2013