The Benefit of Fenugreek
The fenugreek plant is used as both an herb and more commonly as a spice. It is found frequently in curries and the cuisine of the Indian subcontinent and Thailand. Historically it has been used as both a milk producing agent for nursing mothers as well as to increase the size of a woman’s breasts. More recently fenugreek has been promoted as increasing testosterone production in males and has found its way into bodybuilding supplements. There is however, very little evidence that any of these claims are true.
The only proven uses for fenugreek are in diabetes sufferers where fenugreek has been shown to lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. This is the non-hereditary form of diabetes. This finding may prove useful to bodybuilders who are trying to avoid high blood sugar levels and insulin spikes when dieting. It has also been suggested by several studies that fenugreek may help in lowering cholesterol levels, however there is scant information at this time to recommend fenugreek for this purpose.
If you choose to experiment (I have and noticed no real effects) you want to ramp up your dosage of fenugreek. Start with 3g daily and add 1 additional gram per week until you reach 6g daily. At this point you will need to discontinue the use of fenugreek for at least 4 weeks as the body will aclimatize itself. There are few side effects reported with the use of high doses of fenugreek. The one side effect that you will have is a maple syrup or curry smell in your sweat and urine which is caused by the potent aroma compound sotolone. There are some people who are allergic to fenugreek and may experience facial swelling, numbness, difficulty breathing and fainting. If any of these occur when you are taking fenugreek discontinue its use immediately.
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