Category Archives: Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)

Fenugreek Seed and Blood Lipids

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graceum) has been shown to have beneficial effects against raised levels of blood lipids and blood glucose. The metabolic syndrome is a condition whereby a poor quality diet leads to insulin resistance and this then causes metabolic … Continue reading →

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4-Hydroxyisoleucine In Fenugreek

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum) seeds contain the amino acid 4-Hydroxyisoleucine. This amino acid is present in high concentrations in the seeds and may be the reason that the seeds are able to provide benefits to physical performance. The reason for this … Continue reading →

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Fenugreek

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an annual plant belonging to the Fabaceae or legume family of plants. The plant grows to approximately 1 to 2 feet in height and it produces yellow or white flowers. Pods grow on the plant, and … Continue reading →

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Fenugreek Seeds Against Diabetes

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Robert Barrington

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

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Robert Barrington

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

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Robert Barrington

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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Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum) and Blood Glucose

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum) is a herb that is thought to possess a number of beneficial health effects in humans and animals. Fenugreek contains an alkaloid trigonelline and an essential oil that is made up of a mixture of volatile and … Continue reading →

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Fenugreek: Human Effects on Blood Glucose

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a member of the Leguminosae family of plants. Evidence suggests that fenugreek has a number of health effects in humans. In particular, the seeds of the fenugreek plant may contain a number of phytochemicals that can … Continue reading →

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Fenugreek Seeds and Resistance Training

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seeds have been shown to have beneficial effects on testosterone levels in human subjects. This may explain their ability to cause beneficial changes in body composition. This is in line with their use in traditional medicine as … Continue reading →

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Fenugreek and Body Composition

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a herb that may possess specific health effects. Fenugreek is used in a number of different ways including for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, inflammatory conditions, glucose and insulin regulation and as a sport … Continue reading →

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