The Benefits Of Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) has held a major position in Ayurveda Medicine for thousands of years. It has been traditionally used in cooking, and it has been historically used for supporting liver and gallbladder health, balancing blood sugar, regulating weight, and boosting overall digestive strength.

There is a well-documented study, showing the benefits of supplementing your diet with fenugreek seeds, and its effect on the blood sugar of type 1 diabetics.

Poor blood sugar regulation is associated with weight gain, along with an excess of serious health concerns. Keep in mind, blood sugar imbalances actually start in the liver, and the liver is where fenugreek benefits. In one study with diabetic type 1 patients, there was a 54% reduction of glucose in the first morning urine, along with significant positive changes in the ability to regulate fats in the liver. (1)

Fenugreek has also been found to help with men’s libido and increase their sexual function. In one study, 60 healthy males between the ages of 25 and 52 with erectile concerns took either fenugreek or a placebo for 6 weeks.

The men that took the fenugreek saw a considerable improvement in libido, sexual ability. In addition to this, the men personally reported a positive result in muscle strength, energy and well-being. While the exact components for these effects is still undiscovered, it has been found that fenugreek can play a role in maintaining healthy testosterone levels. (2)

In another clinical double-blind controlled trial, 49 men who regularly weight-trained were provided either fenugreek or a placebo for 8 weeks. The body composition, muscle strength, muscle endurance and cardiovascular fitness were evaluated in both groups.

The fenugreek group saw a significant improvement in both upper and lower body strength and body composition, in comparison to the placebo group. The men who consumed fenugreek also saw a significant reduction in body fat. (3)

I would recommend using certified organic seeds that are sprouted to remove phytic acid, for the maximum benefit.

Fenugreek can be taken as a tea with meals, or it can be taken as a supplement in a capsule form.  You can also cook with it, freshly grinding it as a spice to sprinkle on your food.

Support and improve your health by adding fenugreek to your diet today!

Source:

 

1. Eur J Clin Nutr. 1990 Apr;44(4):301-6.  Effect of fenugreek seeds on blood glucose and serum lipids in type I diabetes.

Sharma RD¹, Raghuram TC, Rao NS.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2194788

2. Phytother Res. 2011 Sep;25(9):1294-300. doi: 10.1002/ptr.3360. Epub 2011 Feb 10. Physiological aspects of male libido enhanced by standardized Trigonella foenum-graecum extract and mineral formulation.

Steels E¹, Rao A, Vitetta L.

3. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2010; 7: 34.

Published online 2010 Oct 27. doi:  10.1186/1550-2783-7-34

PMCID: PMC2978122 The effects of a commercially available botanical supplement on strength, body composition, power output, and hormonal profiles in resistance-trained males

Chris Poole,¹ Brandon Bushey,¹ Cliffa Foster,¹ Bill Campbell,² Darryn Willoughby,³ Richard Kreider,⁴ Lem Taylor,¹ and Colin Wilborn¹

 

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