Al-Marsad Newspaper: Fenugreek is a source of a number of minerals important for the functioning of the heart and maintaining blood pressure, such as potassium, which is an important element for maintaining heart rate and controlling blood pressure.
On the health benefits of fenugreek:
1. Controlling sugar levels: A group of studies on patients with type 2 diabetes proved that when they ate fenugreek seeds, an improvement was observed in their blood sugar levels, as fenugreek slows down the absorption of sugars in the digestive system, and stimulates insulin secretion, and this is what May lead to low blood sugar in diabetics.
2. Promoting heart health and regulating cholesterol level: Fenugreek has the ability to reduce cholesterol in the body, as a group of studies found that it may indeed contribute to this, with the need to conduct more studies to confirm the mechanism of action of fenugreek in this, according to “Web Medicine”.
A recent study showed that eating fenugreek reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, and increases good cholesterol (HDL), and thus is an important plant for improving the level of fat in the body.
3. Promoting the health of the digestive system: Eating fenugreek may help enhance the functioning of the digestive system, and prevent stomach disorders and some problems, such as: constipation, indigestion, and bloating.
4. Getting rid of inflammation: Thanks to the antioxidant content of fenugreek, such as vitamin C and vitamin A, it was found that fenugreek may help prevent cancer and tumors, and it also contains a group of different anti-inflammatory properties in the body, but we need more studies to prove that.
5. Reducing heartburn. It was found that eating certain fenugreek products before meals contributes to reducing the symptoms of acidity and heartburn.
6. Increase the production of breast milk: Fenugreek contains a set of stimulating properties for the milk ducts, which leads to an increase in milk production. Therefore, fenugreek may be considered one of the herbal options to increase milk production naturally.
7. Aid in weight loss: Some research has shown that fenugreek seed extracts may help reduce the amount of fat on a daily basis in men who suffer from obesity and overweight, in addition to the high content of fenugreek in soluble fiber that gives you a longer period of satiety, but this feature needs to be addressed. More evidence and evidence.