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Post by The Mayor on Mar 1, 2006 10:56:14 GMT -5
Fabulous Fenugreek Fenugreek is a plant that is native to southeast Europe and west Asia. Its small seeds, which have a bitter taste, are often used in Middle Eastern or North African cooking. But generations of Egyptians, Greeks and Romans have also used fenugreek for its many medicinal properties. The spice can improve cholesterol levels. In a 24-week study where subjects were given 25g a day, 'good' HDL cholesterol rose by 10%, while 'bad' LDL cholesterol steadily decreased. Studies have also shown that fenugreek can help stabilise blood sugar in diabetics. It works so well that sometimes it can cause the blood sugar to dip too low, so be sure to talk to your doctor before trying it for this condition. Fenugreek can also aid digestion. Occasionally it can cause diarrhoea, though. Decreasing your dose should alleviate this side effect. In addition to seeds and capsules, fenugreek also comes in powder and gum forms.
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