Standardized Botanical Extracts and Phytonutrients
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
FENUSOL ™ (Fiber)
General Description

Fenugreek is the small stony seeds from the pod of a bean-like plant. The seeds are hard, yellowish brown and angular. The plant is erect, hairy and annual belonging to the bean family, reaching 30-60 cm (1-2 ft.). The long slender stems bear tripartite, toothed, grey-green obovate leaves. The thin, sword-shaped pods are curved beak-like tip, each carrying 10-20 seeds.

Active Principle

  • The active constituent of Fenugreek fiber is galactomannan
  • The active ingredients in the extract are 4-hydroxyisoleucine and glycosidal saponins. It also contains crude proteins and minerals like calcium, magnesium potassium .

Clinical Uses
  • Fenugreek Fiber FENUSOL ™
    Anti-diabetic - blood glucose control
    Hyper cholesterolaemia and obesity
  • Fenugreek extract
    Muscle building
    Anti-viral
    Anti-oxidant
Advantages

  • Fenugreek Fiber FENUSOL ™
    Fenugreek fiber contains the highest concentration of soluble fiber, which are odorless and tasteless. The fiber contains galactomannan, which is composed of a Mannose backbone with Galactose molecules attached. It delays sugar absorption and also improves the insulin response to meals.
    The hypocholesterolaemic effect in it has been attributed to increased conversion of hepatic cholesterol to bile salts. Viscous mucilaginous fiber binds with bile acids causing reduction in cholesterol and fat absorption.
  • Fenugreek Extract
    Its major amino acid, 4-hydroxyisoleucine, stimulates insulin secretion from perfused pancreas.
    Glycosidal saponins such as Diosgenin and Tigogenin also inhibit intestinal absorption of cholesterol.

Suggested intake

Fenugreek Fiber: 2 – 5 Gms per day.
Fenugreek Extract: 150 – 250 mg per day
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