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Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) as a tool for helping with Metabolic support
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3 sources supporting Fenugreek for Metabolic support. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.
Mechanistic basis
This use is associated with the plant's antidiabetic (blood-sugar lowering) action. Further evidence for that pharmacology:
4-Hydroxyisoleucine, a characteristic amino acid of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seeds, improves insulin secretion and insulin sensitivity, explaining part of the antidiabetic effect of fenugreek in obesity-associated insulin resistance.
This review of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) summarises its bioactive constituents and broad health benefits, including antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hypolipidaemic and anticancer activities relevant to disease prevention.