Fenugreek, Powder

Fenugreek powder is ground from the seeds of the herb Trigonella foenum-graecum. It contains soluble fiber and trigonelline. The powder supports healthy blood sugar levels and digestion. Take it with meals, stirred into water, tea, or smoothies. It also helps increase milk supply while breastfeeding and may have a mild effect on testosterone balance. Caution: fenugreek can lower blood sugar, so monitor your levels if you use diabetes medication. It often causes a maple-syrup odor in sweat and urine. Avoid during pregnancy, as it can stimulate uterine contractions. Stop taking it two weeks before surgery because of possible effects on blood sugar and anticoagulation.