Fenugreek

Category: adaptogen

Aliases: Trigonella foenum-graecum

Pharmacological Mechanism

Seed extract; saponins (diosgenin, fenuside), 4-hydroxyisoleucine, and trigonelline as named actives. Modest blood-glucose lowering + LDL reduction. Marketed for testosterone support — RCTs mixed, possibly via aromatase inhibition.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 4h

Dosing Guidelines

Target Organ Systems