Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seeds are used in traditional medicine to stimulate the appetite and treat digestive disorders. While traditional use of fenugreek has been as an appetite stimulant, it has also become a novel source of soluble dietary fiber which has indications for effects on satiety. Fenugreek seeds contain lipids, steroidal saponins, protein, and dietary fiber, primarily the water-soluble fiber galactomannan. Initial clinical and preclinical trials have demonstrated that fenugreek exerts hypolipidemic and hypoglycemic effects.1 The purpose of this clinical trial was "to examine the effects of an isolated fiber from fenugreek on postprandial satiety."
The researchers conclude that an 8 g dose of fenugreek fiber increases satiety and the postprandial insulin response. The mechanism of action for the observed increase in satiety may be related to delayed gastric emptying. The effect on postprandial insulin differs from other studies on fenugreek fiber and the authors recommend further research.
Mathern JR, Raatz SK, Thomas W, Slavin JL.
Phytother Res. Nov 2009;23(11):1543-1548.
Reference:
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/122240994/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0
http://bionutritionalresearch.olhblogspace.com/
http://back2basicnutrition.blogspot.com/
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