Fenugreek Supplements

The name fenugreek or ‘foenum-graecum’ is from Latin for and literally means ‘Greek Hay’. The range of uses of Fenugreek is almost bewildering. It has been used in curry in India for a very long time and has also been linked with treatments for diabetes. In the context of body building and sporting performance it has an attribute that is extremely beneficial namely it has a large amount of digestive enzymes which helps with ingesting nutrients.

Fenugreek is a cleansing herb that has been used for the purpose for about 2500 years, in a range of cultures. Several parts of the Trigonella foenum-graecum F. Fabaceae plant can be used including the seeds and sprouts. Benefits and uses of Fenugreek include:

1. The sprouts contain high levels of digestive enzymes such as amylase, which greatly assists in the digestion of fats, proteins and carbohydrates.

2. Fenugreek acts as a blood cleanser and promotes the removal of toxins through sweat This effect can create a strong smell as the toxins leave the body via the sweat glands

3. The herb is a source of saponins and alkaloids, and can increase the beneficial effects of garlic in the body

4. It can also promote the health of the lymphatic system via cleansing.

5. The lymphatic system is vital for health and wellbeing, and if compromised can lead to serious health issues

6. Fenugreek is a useful for the health of the respiratory system

7. It is high in vitamins A,B,C and E, and amino acids.

8. Fenugreek has been linked to controlling diabetes

Fenugreek must not be used by pregnant women as it may stimulate labour, but otherwise it is a very safe herb, and is useful in or taken with body building supplements to promote cleansing, digestion and respiratory health.

There is an increasingly large range of supplements in the body building world that use Fenugreek and other herbs as part of their formulation. They include:

1. Body Science Vandrobol Anabolic Optimiser is a blend of herbal extracts from plants thought to promote natural hormone production and anabolic effects. It is a natural blend of high sterol containing plants including Fenugreek, Tribulus, wild Yam and Velvet Bean. These plants are rich natural sources of alkaloids, saponins and sterols, and this formulation also contains Omega 3 Fish Oil.

2. BSN Axis-HT is a testosterone boosting supplement that draws upon the power of Tribulus and Fenugreek extracts, as well as a range of other ingredients designed to help amplify testosterone levels naturally. It is a potent testosterone amplifier that works very quickly, and unlike many such products, continues to work and build in intensity. This is a hardcore formulation for those seeking freaky results in the gym and massive physique change

3. Syntec Andro Jack is a food type performance supplement designed for performance athletes. It is a holistic blend of herbal extracts designed to trigger anabolic action in the body. This blend has been designed for maximum potency and uses the proven power of herbal extracts high in natural sterols.

Used in conjunction with other herbal extracts and a weight gaining diet, Fenugreek is now very much a staple of the body building supplement scene.