A member asked:

Does crushed fenugreek seeds helps in reducing blood blood sugar levels?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Makes a great stew: Fenugreek and its seed is claimed to poses many health benefit including lowering blood glucose. Large scale research is needed to validate the claim, but the current available research is very favorable. The problem is no one is sure about the correct dosage and side effects have not been fully investigated. Appropriate diet and exercise is more important.

Answered 4/9/2013

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Yes it can reduce sugar levels as well as cholesterol.

Answered 4/9/2013

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Yes: Like many natural supplements, more research is needed, but a handful of studies have shown that 10-15 grams of ground fenugreek seeds per day improve fasting blood sugar & hemoglobin a1c. Animal studies show it improves Insulin sensitivity. See http://www.Emaxhealth.Com/1275/fenugreek-type-2-diabetes & http://www.Wikihow.Com/use-fenugreek-for-diabetes.

Answered 6/25/2014

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