Beneficial, dangerous or ineffective?
One reviewer states fenugreek causes cancer. One medical center does make this general statement  regarding  in vitro breast cancer cells, however, if you read actual experimental data most studies found it causes cancer cell death, but not in normal cells. This includes prostate, breasf and other cancer cells in vitro and in animal experiments. Of greater concern is that it is the entire seed powder, and not the individual chemical components that provide this benefit.  Extracts standardized for certain components were not found to be effective. This product was not tested, so we don’t know if this extract helps or not. What is removed and what remains? It is thought that the fenugreek fiber plays a part. The most common sought after benefit is in blood sugar regulation.<br /><br />It would be extremely difficult to take enough fenugreek seeds, whole, ground or in capsules, to make a difference.  In the past I was never able to choke down enough regular powder to make a difference. Thus the appeal of this 20:1 extract.  Due to infections, my A1c will be high regardless of anything I do right now. Perhaps later I would see a benefit.  So someone really needs to test this extract. At least it is reasonable in cost per dose.<br /><br />By the way, do not confuse seed extract with fruit extract, which is used to encourage female lactation.
Rating: 3 stars