Like many herbs of the region, fenugreek found its way into traditional medical systems like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. More recently, modern medical researchers have also taken an interest in the health benefits of fenugreek.

Type II Diabetes

The soluble fiber in fenugreek has been linked to delayed digestion and absorption of glucose, a critical dimension for diabetics. 

High Cholesterol

Researchers found that 25 g of fenugreek powder produced significant reductions in not only blood glucose but LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in a group of 60 individuals with diabetes. 

This has led to continued efforts to study and understand the mechanisms in fenugreek to combat diabetes. It has also led to a swell in consumer interest in fenugreek.

Antioxidant

Fenugreek contains Flavenoids and polyphenols (if you wanted to know) that are known antioxidants. In particular, fenugreek seems especially beneficial for the liver and pancreas.

Cancer Fighting

An important material for the body’s ongoing fight against cancer cells is diosgenin. One of the benefits of fenugreek is that it contains diosgenin which is used to synthesize hormones. This has been reported to prevent cancer cell growth and even help with the natural death of cancer cells.

Expecting / Lactating Mothers

The antioxidants found in fenugreek that fight free radicals can cross the placenta and benefit fetal development.  Additionally, fenugreek may help promote lactation (Galactogue) and also stimulate hormone release when lactating.