About fenugreek
Herbal supplement; blood sugar support
Used for
- Traditionally used for digestive complaints and appetite support
- May modestly lower blood sugar in people with diabetes
- Sometimes used to support milk production; evidence is limited
Usual adult dose
No established dose for treating disease; supplement doses vary by product and purpose.
Common side effects
- Diarrhea, nausea, or other stomach upset
- Gas or bloating
- Allergic reactions, especially with chickpea or peanut allergy
- Maple-like odor in sweat or urine
Important warnings
- May lower blood sugar; combining with diabetes medicines can cause hypoglycemia.
- Can increase bleeding risk, especially with anticoagulants or antiplatelet medicines.
- Avoid medicinal amounts during pregnancy; they may stimulate uterine contractions.
- Supplement composition and quality can vary.
Pregnancy
Avoid medicinal amounts during pregnancy because of possible uterine stimulation; food amounts are generally considered different.
Breastfeeding
Sometimes used to increase milk supply, but evidence is limited; it can cause side effects or allergies.
Interactions
- Diabetes medicines, including insulin: increased risk of low blood sugar
- Warfarin and other blood thinners: potentially increased bleeding risk
- Other medicines that lower blood sugar: additive effects
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.