Fenugreek

• Improves blood sugar control. Fenugreek has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. A study published in the journal "Diabetes Care" found that taking 500 milligrams of fenugreek extract daily for 12 weeks reduced fasting blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
• Promotes breast milk production. Fenugreek is a traditional remedy for increasing breast milk production in breastfeeding women. A study published in the journal "Breastfeeding Medicine" found that taking 600 milligrams of fenugreek extract daily for 10 days increased breast milk production in women who were not producing enough milk.
• May help with weight loss. Fenugreek has been shown to help reduce appetite and increase metabolism, which may help with weight loss. A study published in the journal "Nutrition Research" found that taking 500 milligrams of fenugreek extract daily for 8 weeks reduced body weight and waist circumference in people with overweight or obesity.
• May help reduce cholesterol levels. Fenugreek has been shown to help reduce cholesterol levels. A study published in the journal "Nutrition Research" found that taking 500 milligrams of fenugreek extract daily for 8 weeks reduced total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels in people with high cholesterol.