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Fenugreek Cholesterol Meta-Analysis Evidence Table

Structured evidence table for Fenugreek Cholesterol Meta-Analysis, generated from 2 reusable source documents in the Migaku knowledge base.

topicclaimevidence levelcitationsource
Fenugreek Cholesterol Meta-AnalysisLiver toxicity has been reported, both taken alone and in herbal combinations that included fenugreek.[24-27] Diarrhea and hepatomegaly occurred in a woman taking fennel, fenugreek, and goat's rue as galactogogues.[17] Another mother reported increased heart rate and breast congestion.[28] Allergic reactions, exacerbation of asthma, and a 14% decrease in serum potassium have been reported.4Fenugreek (2026)Fenugreek
Fenugreek Cholesterol Meta-AnalysisDietary supplements may contain multiple ingredients, and differences are often found between labeled and actual ingredients or their amounts.4Fenugreek (2026)Fenugreek
Fenugreek Cholesterol Meta-AnalysisFenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seeds contain mucilage, quercetin, luteolin, genistein, vitexintrigonelline, 4-hydroxyisoleucine, sotolon, diosgenin, luteolin, protodioscin and several other pharmacologically active saponins and isoflavones.4Fenugreek (2026)Fenugreek
Fenugreek Cholesterol Meta-AnalysisGalactogogues should never replace evaluation and counseling on modifiable factors that affect milk production.[22,23] Fenugreek is "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) as a flavoring by the U.S.4Fenugreek (2026)Fenugreek
Fenugreek Cholesterol Meta-AnalysisFenugreek supplementation significantly enhanced milk production, F30 showing an approximately 60.6% increase in daily milk yield and improved fat and protein contents compared to C.4El-Gendy MH (2026)Impact of dietary fenugreek sprouts and β-cyclodextrin on soft goat cheese.
Fenugreek Cholesterol Meta-AnalysisIn the cheese, F30 increased protein by 2.87%, while the addition of 0.5% β-CD (CF30) further increased protein by 5.0%, reduced cholesterol and triglycerides by 33.6 and 49.1%, respectively.4El-Gendy MH (2026)Impact of dietary fenugreek sprouts and β-cyclodextrin on soft goat cheese.
Fenugreek Cholesterol Meta-AnalysisFenugreek supplementation improved the lipid profile, reducing total saturated fatty acids by 8.8% and increasing polyunsaturated fatty acids by 264.7% in F30.4El-Gendy MH (2026)Impact of dietary fenugreek sprouts and β-cyclodextrin on soft goat cheese.
Fenugreek Cholesterol Meta-AnalysisThis study investigated the combined effects of fenugreek sprout feeding and β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) treatment on traditional soft goat cheese.4El-Gendy MH (2026)Impact of dietary fenugreek sprouts and β-cyclodextrin on soft goat cheese.
topicFenugreek Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimLiver toxicity has been reported, both taken alone and in herbal combinations that included fenugreek.[24-27] Diarrhea and hepatomegaly occurred in a woman taking fennel, fenugreek, and goat's rue as galactogogues.[17] Another mother reported increased heart rate and breast congestion.[28] Allergic reactions, exacerbation of asthma, and a 14% decrease in serum potassium have been reported.
evidence level4
citationFenugreek (2026)
sourceFenugreek
topicFenugreek Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimDietary supplements may contain multiple ingredients, and differences are often found between labeled and actual ingredients or their amounts.
evidence level4
citationFenugreek (2026)
sourceFenugreek
topicFenugreek Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimFenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seeds contain mucilage, quercetin, luteolin, genistein, vitexintrigonelline, 4-hydroxyisoleucine, sotolon, diosgenin, luteolin, protodioscin and several other pharmacologically active saponins and isoflavones.
evidence level4
citationFenugreek (2026)
sourceFenugreek
topicFenugreek Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimGalactogogues should never replace evaluation and counseling on modifiable factors that affect milk production.[22,23] Fenugreek is "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) as a flavoring by the U.S.
evidence level4
citationFenugreek (2026)
sourceFenugreek
topicFenugreek Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimFenugreek supplementation significantly enhanced milk production, F30 showing an approximately 60.6% increase in daily milk yield and improved fat and protein contents compared to C.
evidence level4
citationEl-Gendy MH (2026)
sourceImpact of dietary fenugreek sprouts and β-cyclodextrin on soft goat cheese.
topicFenugreek Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimIn the cheese, F30 increased protein by 2.87%, while the addition of 0.5% β-CD (CF30) further increased protein by 5.0%, reduced cholesterol and triglycerides by 33.6 and 49.1%, respectively.
evidence level4
citationEl-Gendy MH (2026)
sourceImpact of dietary fenugreek sprouts and β-cyclodextrin on soft goat cheese.
topicFenugreek Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimFenugreek supplementation improved the lipid profile, reducing total saturated fatty acids by 8.8% and increasing polyunsaturated fatty acids by 264.7% in F30.
evidence level4
citationEl-Gendy MH (2026)
sourceImpact of dietary fenugreek sprouts and β-cyclodextrin on soft goat cheese.
topicFenugreek Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimThis study investigated the combined effects of fenugreek sprout feeding and β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) treatment on traditional soft goat cheese.
evidence level4
citationEl-Gendy MH (2026)
sourceImpact of dietary fenugreek sprouts and β-cyclodextrin on soft goat cheese.

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  2. Impact of dietary fenugreek sprouts and β-cyclodextrin on soft goat cheese.