FENUGREEK 500mg - 100 CAPS

Fenugreek—An Ancient Herb with Many Uses

Fenugreek is one of the oldest herbs traditionally used in ancient Greece, Egypt and China. It has a long history of use in folk medicine and has been shown to be effective in a variety of ways. Fenugreek seed has been used to increase milk production, lower blood sugar, and improve digestion. Fenugreek seed is a very nutritious seed.

Fenugreek is an erect annual herb that grows to 30–60 cm (12–24 in) tall, with slender branches. The leaves are alternate, trifoliate, having three narrow elliptic to obovate leaves with serrated margins and an off-center or asymmetric leaf apex. The flowers are white to light blue or violet, and arranged in axillary racemes. The fruit is a long and slender 2–4 cm (0.8–1.6 in) bean-like pod, with oblong seeds.

The seeds have a strong aroma and taste similar to celery, fennel, or anise. They are often used to flavor curry powders, pickles, pastes, and masalas. Fenugreek seeds can also be sprouted and fresh or dried leaves can be used as greens. Both the leaves and the seeds have a slightly bitter taste. Fenugreek leaves are eaten in India as a vegetable while thesprouted seeds are used as salad greens or added to salads.

Fenugreek has many purported health benefits including the following:

• -Lowering blood sugar levels: A study showed that fenugreek may help lower blood sugar levels by delaying stomach emptying and increasing insulin sensitivity (1).
• -Reducing cholesterol levels: A study found that fenugreek may help reduce cholesterol levels by reducing low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides (2).
• -Increasing milk production in lactating mothers: A study showed that fenugreek may help increase milk production in lactating mothers (3).
• -Reducing inflammation: A study found that fenugreek may help reduce inflammation by inhibiting pro-inflammatory cytokines (4).
• -Improving digestion: A study showed that fenugreek may help improve digestion by increasing stool frequency and water content (5).
• -Protecting against cancer: A study showed that fenugreek may help protect against cancer by inducing cell death in cancer cells (6).
• -Increasing libido: A study found that fenugreek may help increase libido by improving sexual function (7).

In Summary:

Fenugreek is an ancient herb with many uses. It has been traditionally used in folk medicine and has been shown to be effective in a variety of ways. Fenugreek seed has been used to increase milk production, lower blood sugar, improve digestion, and protect against cancer. Fenugreek seed is a very nutritious seed. Try adding fenugreeks tea to your daily routine!

Suggested Usage: Take 2 capsules 1 to 3 times daily.

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 2 Veg Capsules

Servings Per Container: 50

Description Amount per Serving % Daily Value

Total Carbohydrate <1 g <1%*

Organic Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) (Seed) 1 g (1,000 mg)

†Daily Value not established.

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), Stearic Acid (vegetable source) and Silicon Dioxide.

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Caution: For adults only. Not recommended for pregnant or nursing women. Consult physician if taking medication or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients.

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

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