Ingredient Spotlight: Fenugreek - Trigonella foenum-graecum
This medicinal herb is an annual plant and its use dates back to Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. Its constituents include steroids, polyphenols, flavonoids, saponins and hydrocarbons. It belongs to the family Fabaceae. It has been noted to have several important properties which are summarized as follows:
Fenugreek has been shown to have positive effects on neurological health, with some neuroprotective properties that include antidepressant and anti anxiety effects
Fenugreek was found to have antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects which may play a role in possible anti-cancer effects
Fenugreek may have beneficial effects on digestion
Fenugreek may positively affect glucose metabolism and glucose control
Fenugreek in experimental models may have a positive effect on lipid metabolism.
As always I would like to emphasize that Fenugreek is not a substitute for traditional medicine. Stay in touch with your physician when adding any new supplements to your diet as many have interactions. I hope you enjoy fenugreek in your curries and sauces and live long and strong!
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