Trigonella foecum-graecum, Fenugreek

Fenugreek seeds have a healthy nutritional profile, containing a good amount of fiber and minerals, including iron and magnesium

  • Origin: Plant Based
  • Source: Itself
  • Type: Herbs, Roots & Barks
  • Age Range: Adults
  • Toxicity: There is no evidence of toxicity until now
  • Outcomes: Libido and Sexual Health, Women’s Health, Libido, Lactation

What are Fenugreek benefits?

Fenugreek, also known scientifically as Trigonella Foenum-graecum, is a popular plant in Arab regions and India, and is traditionally used to increase libido by up to 25%, as well as to alleviate blood sugar metabolism problems such as diabetes, or increase milk production for new mothers. It is also worth noting that fenugreek has also been used in alternative and Chinese medicine to treat skin problems and other diseases, according to evidence from studies. In addition, according to scientific research, fenugreek also has some other benefits, such as: appetite control; lowering cholesterol levels, reducing heartburn, and the ability to act as an anti inflammatory.

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Libido and Sexual Health Fenugreek and Libido and Sexual Health

Sexual health refers to sexual behavior, the health of the genitals and the signaling of sex hormones, such as testosterone, estrogen and progesterone, which are related to libido. Supplements affect various aspects of sexuality, such as hormone regulation, sexual satisfaction and can also act indirectly on fatigue, stress and vasodilation of the sexual organs.
  • Libido

    Libido is the overall sexual drive or desire for sexual activity which is influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors. Some nutraceuticals have scientific proof to help libido.

Women's Health Fenugreek and Women's Health

The female body has specific physiological processes involving sex hormones, health of the ovaries, uterus and vagina, menstrual cycle, pregnancy and lactation and menopause. The compounds indicated for women's health assist in the synthesis and secretion of these hormones, in premenstrual and menopausal symptoms and in the protection of female sexual organs.
  • Lactation

    Breast milk is the best food in the world, because it is rich in nutritional substances and plays a fundamental role in the first months of a baby's life. Because of its importance, it is indispensable that the mother has a balanced diet because 50% of the ingested vitamins will be passed on to the milk. With this high number in mind, supplementation for lactating women has the function of maintaining all the necessary substances in their bodies in a healthy and practical way, optimizing the breastfeeding process while taking care of the mother's body.

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