Cholesterol Supplements: What Works? Fenugreek

Below, we break down what the research does—and doesn’t—say about the benefits of the most popular supplements for lowering cholesterol.

Fenugreek

What it is: A seed (often ground into a powder) that has been used since the days of ancient Egypt.

The evidence: Several studies dating back to the 1990s have reported that, in high doses, various fenugreek seed preparations can lower total cholesterol and LDL, in some cases dramatically. (One study recorded a drop in LDL of 38%.) Almost without exception, however, the studies have been small and of poor quality.

The bottom line: Despite the studies frequently cited as proof of fenugreek’s ability to lower cholesterol, there is not enough evidence to support its use.


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