Health Benefits of Fenugreek Seeds ( Methi)

Greek hay, or fenugreek contains proteins, fiber, vitamin C, niacin, potassium, iron alkaloids and even a compound called diosgenin, which has estrogen-like properties.

1. Balances cholesterol levels

According to recent studies, fenugreek helps reduce LDL cholesterol. In one study, people who consumed 56 grams of fenugreek every day for 24 weeks reduced their cholesterol levels by 14 percent. You can crush and sprinkle some of its seeds on the food you prepare every day, helping yourself balance your cholesterol levels.

2. Reduces the risk of heart disease

Since it contains a high amount of galactomannan and is an excellent source of potassium, fenugreek helps maintain normal blood pressure and heart rate. In addition, in the same study that examined the reduction in cholesterol, the researchers also observed a 25 percent reduction in heart disease risk after 24 weeks of consuming 56 g of fenugreek per day.

3. Helps diabetics maintain blood sugar levels

Fenugreek is very useful for diabetics because of the galactomannan, a natural fiber in fenugreek which slows down sugar absorptions. Additionally, fenugreek contains amino acids that contribute to insulin production.

4. Strengthens hair and prevents dandruff and shedding

If you suffer from shedding or dandruff, you can treat both these problems with one simple remedy. Simply soak the fenugreek seeds in coconut oil overnight, boil the solution and apply it to your hair. Leave it for about 3 hours, and repeat every day for a week.

5. Aids weight loss

If you are trying to lose weight, add fenugreek to your diet. If you chew a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds soaked in water each morning on an empty stomach, you can take advantage of its soluble fibers, which will expand in your stomach and suppress your appetite during the day.

6. Increases milk production in lactating women

Fenugreek is high on the list of foods that all lactating women should eat, and studies have shown a more than 500% increase in milk production just 24-72 hours after fenugreek consumption. This is due to a high concentration of diosgenin, a compound which has been shown to have estrogen-like properties.

7. Eases labor

Fenugreek is especially useful as a natural relieving drug during childbirth because it causes contractions in the uterus. It also helps to reduce labor pain, but it is important not to consume too much as this may endanger the fetus.

8. Eases period discomfort

Fenugreek contains compounds called diosgenin and isoflavone, which have estrogen-like properties, and help reduce stressful symptoms of the menstrual cycle such as cramps, hot flashes, and mood swings. In addition, women are more sensitive to iron deficiency during menstruation, pregnancy, and lactation, and fenugreek may help compensate for that. 

9. Soothes skin infections and reduces scars

Studies have shown that fenugreek helps to treat various skin problems such as pustules, blisters, burns, eczema, and gout. You can prepare a solution that will address all these problems: 
• Take a tablespoon of fenugreek seeds and grind them into powder.
• Mix the powder with warm water.
• Take a clean piece of cloth, dip it in a mixture and clean the skin with it.

10. Contributes to digestive processes and prevents heartburn

Fenugreek helps to cleanse the body of toxins, soothes the stomach during digestion and helps prevent constipation. There are also various components that help to calm inflammation of the digestive system by coating the walls of the stomach and intestines. It can also relieve heartburn if you drink it as a tea. To learn how to do this, just follow this recipe:
• Grind one teaspoon of fenugreek seeds for each cup of tea you want to make.
• Add the ground fenugreek to a tea strainer, with or without other tea, although it is recommended to combine them with others for taste.
• Place the tea strainer in a glass and add a cup of boiling water for each teaspoon of fenugreek you have ground. Steep and let it rest for about 15 minutes.
• Drink the tea hot (reheated) or cold, you can add sweeteners or milk for taste. You can also upgrade the tea with a little nutmeg, honey, and lemon.

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Consortium Links Omega-3s to Decreased Risk of Fatal Heart Attack

An international consortium combined findings from a number of large studies that included data on levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the tissue or blood and examined the association with heart disease over time.

The epidemiological study, conducted by the Fatty acids and Outcomes Research Consortium (FORCE), found that higher consumption of plant and seafood-based omega-3s was moderately linked to a lower risk of dying from a heart attack.

Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fish, with levels most abundant in salmon, trout, anchovies, sardines and herring, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Nutrient Database. Plant-based omega-2s can be found in certain nuts and oils such as walnuts, flaxseed oil and canola oil. The researchers, led by Liana C. Del Gobbo, Ph.D., a postdoctoral research fellow at Stanford University School of Medicine and senior author Dariush Mozaffarian, M.D., dean of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, said that the findings support the idea that eating fish and omega-3 is an important part of a healthy diet, even though only some trials of fish oil supplements have shown benefits, while others have not.

Combined, the 19 studies centrally pooled in a meta-analysis involved 45,637 participants.  Over time, 7,973 of these people experienced a first heart attack, with 2,781 resulting in death. Patients with higher blood levels of both seafood and plant-based omega-3s were 10 percent less likely to have a fatal heart attack. For each standard deviation in levels of omega-3s the risk dropped, with those at the highest end of the spectrum seeing a decreased risk of 25 percent compared to those with the lowest levels. Interestingly, researchers did not link levels of fatty acid biomarkers to the likelihood of experiencing a nonfatal heart attack.  The authors say this might mean there is a more specific mechanism for why omega-3 helps lower risk of death.

“These new results, including many studies which previously had not reported their findings, provide the most comprehensive picture to-date of how omega-3s may influence heart disease,” Del Gobbo said in a prepared statement.  She said that the findings were consistent after considering a variety of factors including age, sex, race, diabetes, or use of cholesterol-lowering medications.

“Most prior studies of dietary fats have relied on self-reported estimates of intake,” Mozaffarian said in a statement. “This new global consortium provides an unprecedented opportunity to understand how blood biomarkers of many different fats and fatty acids relate to diverse health outcomes and many additional investigations are in progress.”

The findings were published June 27, in Jama Internal Medicine. 

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