Fenugreek Seed Extract

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Fenugreek, a plant found mainly in Southern Europe, North Africa and the Near East, is not only a well-known culinary spice - it has been used in naturopathic medicine for several centuries. Today fenugreek is grown all over the world, and both its leaves and seeds are used for nourishment, to season foods, and to heal. The chemical sotolon is responsible for fenugreek's signature maple-syrup scent.

What Does Fenugreek Do?

Best-known as a digestive aid, fenugreek can help soothe the digestive system and calm nausea. More little-known uses for fenugreek include supporting a health cardiovascular system, promoting respiratory health, and encouraging milk production in breastfeeding mothers. Fenugreek may also have positive effects on maintaining healthy blood sugar levels already within normal ranges. When used topically as a poultice, fenugreek helps relieve minor aches and pains and is great for minor wounds and skin concerns like eczema.

Fenugreek is also a powerful tool when it comes to men's sexual health, where its use as an aphrodisiac and to boost libido. These benefits, along with its ability to help maintain healthy testosterone levels, make it a top choice in many libido-boosting supplements.

Fenugreek Studies

Numerous studies confirm fenugreek's benefits in relation to maintaining healthy blood sugar levels already within normal ranges.

Recently research shows that fenugreek also has a considerable positive impact on maintaining healthy libido. In one study on 60 men with libido concerns, American physicians demonstrated that after six weeks of taking fenugreek, measurable increases in libido and overall energy levels were achieved. In another study it was found that this extract has a positive effect on maintaining healthy testosterone levels.  What's more, fenugreek was shown to be as safe as it was effective; no significant undesirable side effects were observed in any of the studies.