Monthly Archives: October 2024

Fenugreek Seeds Against Diabetes

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum‑graecum) has been evidenced to be an effective preventative and treatment agent for type 2 diabetes. This may relate to the soluble glucomannan fibres that are contained within the seed that may slow the absorption of glucose from … Continue reading

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Fenugreek as an Anti-Diabetic Supplement

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seed may have anti-diabetic effects in humans and animals. For example, in one study on human subjects, newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients who were without severe complications were given  25 g fenugreek seed powder in solution … Continue reading

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Fenugreek for Weight Loss

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a herb with a number of health effects in humans. Fenugreek belongs to the legume family of plants and like other legumes, fenugreek may have a number of weight loss properties. The fibre in fenugreek is … Continue reading

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Forskolin: Body Composition

Forskolin is a compound present in the Coleus forskohlii plant. Forskolin is of interest nutritionally, because it might cause cellular changes to cyclic AMP levels, and this may change cellular metabolism to cause an increase in fatty acid oxidation. These … Continue reading

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