For millennia, fenugreek has been used both as a medicine and as
a food spice in Egypt, India, and the Middle East. It was
traditionally recommended for increasing milk production in
nursing women and for the treatment of wounds, bronchitis,
digestive problems, arthritis, kidney problems, and male
reproductive conditions. What Is Fenugreek Used for Today?
Present interest in fenugreek focuses on its potential benefits
for people with diabetes or high cholesterol . Numerous animal
studies and preliminary trials in humans have found that
fenugreek can reduce blood sugar and serum cholesterol levels in
people with diabetes. Like other high-fiber foods, it may also
be helpful for constipation . Because the seeds of fenugreek are
somewhat bitter, they are best taken in capsule form. The
typical dosage is 5 to 30 g of defatted fenugreek taken 3 times
a day with meals. The one double-blind study of fenugreek used 1
g per day of a water/alcohol fenugreek extract. As a commonly
eaten food, fenugreek is generally regar