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Solgar FP Fenugreek contains high quality Fenugreek and it's seeds are a rich source of saponins, which account for many important benefits. Solgar FP Fenugreek may help support sugar metabolism and can be used as part of your diet to help maintain a healthy blood sugar level.
As an ancient seed, fenugreek has a number of health properties:
- Constipation: fenugreek seeds can help with constipation. Fenugreek seeds can act as a laxative and aid in softening the body’s wastes for easier elimination.
- Diabetes: People with diabetes, both Type 1 and 2, can benefit from fenugreek seeds as they can help lower the blood sugar levels. Diabetics using the seeds should monitor their blood sugars closely and consult with their doctor.
- Cholesterol levels: A few limited studies suggest that people taking fenugreek seeds may lower cholesterol. You can sprinkle fenugreek seeds on your food, or you could make into a tea, sieve and drink with honey, either hot or cold.
- Impotency: According to studies, fenugreek seeds contain saponins and phytochemicals that can stimulate the production of sex hormones and normalize depressed levels of testosterone.
- Anemia: Fenugreek seeds can help in formation of blood cells, good for people with anemia.
- Hair strengthener: Herbalists use fenugreek seeds to strengthen the hair. Fenugreek contains a large amount of lecithin which is a natural emollient and moisturizer. For hair, fenugreek seeds may be made into a tea, and drunk, or soaked into coconut oil overnight. Once sieved, the oil can be applied to the hair and left for 10-15 minutes before rinsing out.
- Skin problems: Fenugreek seeds can help in treating skin diseases when applied topically. As a natural demulcent, it can treat pimples, acne, rashes, and eczema. To apply to the skin, grind the seed into powder and mix it with water. Get a clean cloth and dampen a part of it. Gently apply the dampened poultice to the inflamed skin for analgesic relief.
- Heartburn and hyper-acidity: fenugreek seeds may help in relieving gastrointestinal inflammations like acid reflux and heartburn, according to a 2011 pilot study published Phytotherapy Research. Just swallow a fenugreek supplement with juice or water 30 minutes before every meal.
Fenugreek seeds have an abundance of polysaccharide galactomanan. This acts as a food stabilizer but is also the ingredient responsible for the production of more milk in lactating mothers.