One of the new seeds we will be using in our new products is Fenugreek
Fenugreek is a clover-like herb native to the Mediterranean region, southern Europe, and western Asia. Its seeds, which smell and taste like maple syrup, have been used in cooking and as medicine. Fenugreek is used as an ingredient in spice blends and a flavouring agent in foods, beverages, and tobacco. Fenugreek extracts are also used in soaps and cosmetics.
In North Africa, Asia, and southern Europe, fenugreek was traditionally used for diabetes and to increase milk supply in women who were breastfeeding.
Fenugreek seeds (trigonella foenum graecum) are high in soluble fibre, which is said to help lower blood sugar by slowing down digestion and absorption of carbohydrates This suggests they may be effective in helping people with diabetes.
Multiple studies have been carried out to investigate the potential anti-diabetic benefits of fenugreek. Of these, several clinical trials showed that fenugreek seeds can improve most metabolic symptoms associated with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes in humans by lowering blood glucose levels and improving glucose tolerance.
WHAT OTHER HEALTH BENEFITS DOES IT HAVE?
Fenugreek seeds are a rich source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which help protect the body’s cells from damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals.
For centuries they have been (and are still) used by nursing mothers to help stimulate the production of breast milk during pregnancy and following childbirth. Due to their powerful antiviral properties, they are also commonly used as an herbal remedy for colds and sore throats.
In addition, researchers believe fenugreek seeds may be effective in the treatment of arthritis, high cholesterol, skin problems (wounds, rashes and boils), bronchitis, abscesses, hair loss, constipation, upset stomach, kidney ailments, heartburn, male impotence and other types of sexual dysfunction.
Fenugreek is one of the oldest medicinally used plants, with roots in both traditional Indian and Chinese systems of medicine.
People have been using fenugreek in varying forms for hundreds or potentially thousands of years to help a wide range of conditions, such as:
digestive problems, including constipation, loss of appetite, and gastritis
breast milk production and flow
diabetes
low testosterone or libido
painful menstruation
menopause
arthritis
high blood pressure
obesity
breathing problems
boils
low exercise performance
ulcers
open wounds
muscle pain
migraines and headaches
childbirth pains
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Fenugreek may suppress the appetite and increase feelings of fullness, which could help reduce overeating and lead to weight loss.
In a 2015 study, nine female participants drank a fennel, fenugreek, or placebo tea before lunch. Those who drank fenugreek tea reported feeling less hungry and more full. However, the tea did not cause the participants to consume less. Because of the fibre content, fenugreek fibre extract powders may also lead to a feeling of fullness.
Fenugreek extracts are ingredients in many common products, including:
soaps
cosmetics
teas
garam masala, a spice blend
condiments
imitation maple syrup products
Nutrition of fenugreek
Fenugreek contains many essential nutrients, and these help make it a strong antioxidant.
Some of these nutrients include:
choline
inositol
biotin
vitamin A
B vitamins
vitamin D
soluble and insoluble fiber
iron
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More information can be found at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
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