Effect of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) intake on glycemia: a meta-analysis of clinical trials
Neelakantan N, Narayanan M, de Souza RJ, van Dam RM
Published in Nutrition Journal
Methodology
Meta-analysis of 10 controlled trials of fenugreek seed preparations in diabetes and prediabetes.
Key Findings
Fenugreek significantly reduced fasting blood glucose (-0.96 mmol/L) and HbA1c (-0.85%) versus control, with substantial heterogeneity.
Conclusions
Fenugreek may improve glycemic control in diabetes, but the evidence base is small and of low methodological quality.
Limitations
Few trials, small samples, high heterogeneity, mostly unblinded studies from a single region.
Supplements Studied
Fenugreek significantly changed fasting blood glucose by -0.96 mmol/L and HbA1c by -0.85% compared with control.
Outcomes Measured
Fenugreek significantly changed fasting blood glucose by -0.96 mmol/L and HbA1c by -0.85% compared with control.
Related Health Concerns
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