Herbs

Fenugreek

Also called: methi, trigonella

Seeds used in cooking (methi).

Why people take it
Blood sugar, breast milk supply, testosterone.
What the evidence says
Some evidence for lowering blood sugar.
How it is usually taken
Usually 5 to 10 g of seeds a day (soaked) or 500 mg to 1 g extract.
Be careful
Maple-syrup body smell, stomach upset. May add to diabetes medicines and blood thinners. Avoid in pregnancy.
Medicines it can interact with
Lowers sugar with diabetes medicines; may add to bleeding risk with blood thinners.

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Common questions

What is Fenugreek?

Seeds used in cooking (methi).

Why do people take Fenugreek?

Blood sugar, breast milk supply, testosterone.

Does Fenugreek work?

Some evidence for lowering blood sugar.

How much Fenugreek do people take?

Usually 5 to 10 g of seeds a day (soaked) or 500 mg to 1 g extract.

Is Fenugreek safe?

Maple-syrup body smell, stomach upset. May add to diabetes medicines and blood thinners. Avoid in pregnancy.

Does Fenugreek interact with medicines?

Lowers sugar with diabetes medicines; may add to bleeding risk with blood thinners.

Sources and further reading

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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