Improvement in the nutraceutical properties of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) Graduate Student in Food and Nutritional Science, 3 Graduate Student in Agronomy (original) (raw)
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Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 2014
Discovering the complexity of seed structure and function along with a number of vital processes such as seed growth and development, germination are important factors in unlocking the secrets of consistent crop yield. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.), a multipurpose annual, dryland-adapted, forage, legume crop is cultivated in different parts of the world with great potential for introduction under suitable agro-climatic zones in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. Fenugreek seed is used extensively for its medicinal, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical properties. It is effective in the treatment of diabetes, hyperglycaemia (thyroxine-induced type) and hypercholesterolemia. This review discusses seed physiological processes and several important biochemical seed constituent, e.g., steroidal sapogenins (diosgenin), polysaccharide fiber (galactomannan), amino acid (4-hydroxyisoleucine), etc, with important medicinal and pharmacological characteristics impacting human and animal health. However, there are noticeable differences in the quality of several phytochemicals found in fenugreek seed possibly due to variations in plant genotypes and agroclimatic conditions under which the crop is grown. Hence, it is important to note that for consistent seed yield and quality of fenugreek cultivars there is an urgent need for Communicated by A.K. Kononowicz.
Nutritional and therapeutic properties of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum): a review
International Journal of Food Properties, 2020
Current lifestyle, eating habits, stress, environmental factors and intensive use of synthetic chemicals in food processing and agriculture have radically increased the progression of several human diseases. Globally, researchers have been looking for natural therapeutic substances that can be used to treat or delay the onset of these lifestyle-related disorders. Numerous types of medicinal plants have shown the potential to be frequently used in the therapeutics due to the presence of several bioactive compounds. Among these, fenugreek is an important herb which has been recognized as an imperative medicinal plant by various scientists around the world. This herb has been widely reported as beneficial against numerous diseases such as cancer, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes and inflammation. Due to its medicinal value, the extracts/powders from different parts of fenugreek have been effectively utilized in food and pharmaceutical industries. Accordingly, the present review is an attempt to highlight the important nutritional benefits and curative applications of fenugreek as an effectual therapeutic agent against different diseases.
Analysis of Phytoconstituent Profile of Fenugreek – Trigonella Foenuem-Graecum L. – Seed Extracts
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Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is a well-known herb for its efficiency in the prevention/treatment of diabetes among other chronic diseases. The aim of present study was to analyse the phytoconstituent profile of aqueous and hydro-alcoholic extracts of fenugreek seeds produced in Hungary. The aqueous and hydro-aqueous extracts were analysed using a UHPLC-ESI-MS approach, and in the first 54, while in the second extract 67 phytoconstituents were identified that mostly corroborate the previously described health promoting effects of fenugreek. However, it remains a huge challenge to correlate the phytoconstituent composition of the two extracts with the generated dose dependent hormetic response and cytotoxic effects that were reported by us in case of some human breast cancerous cell lines.
Ameliorative effects of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seed on type 2 diabetes
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The hyperglycaemia defines features of type 2 diabetes (T2DM), which is a real time problem and poses a significant economic burden on the globe and is spreading like an epidemic. Currently it affects 384 million people on the globe and this number is expected to reach 592 million in 2035 as reiterated by International Diabetes Federation (IDF). By improving the quality of diet and decreasing the intake of sugary foods T2DM can be treated. Fenugreek seeds powder in sachet form of 20 g/day used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus as a natural supplement. Anthropometric parameters of height, weight, age and BMI of T2DM patient was also calculated. In this study patients from Rawalpindi and Islamabad region were selected for study purpose. Blood sugar levels such as fasting blood glucose (FBG), random blood glucose (RBG), and HbA1c of both the groups (treated and control) were taken at baseline, after one month and at the end of study. When fenugreek seeds were given to T2DM patients significant decrease in their glucose levels were seen after 30 and then 60 days of treatment.
IJERT-Physico-Chemical Properties of Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graceum L.) Seeds
International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology (IJERT), 2015
https://www.ijert.org/physico-chemical-properties-of-fenugreek-trigonella-foenum-graceum-l.-seeds https://www.ijert.org/research/physico-chemical-properties-of-fenugreek-trigonella-foenum-graceum-l.-seeds-IJERTV4IS090187.pdf Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graceum L.) is used as a spice, vegetable and medicinal plant. Fenugreek seeds are rich source of minerals, vitamins and dietary fiber. Fenugreek seeds have anti-diabetic action. In the present study, Some physical properties i.e length, width, thickness, seed mass, geometric mean diameter, sphericity, thousand seed mass, bulk density, kernel density, porosity & angle of repose and some chemical properties i.e. moisture, fat, protein and ash content of fenugreek seeds were evaluated. Physical properties were evaluated for storage and equipment design whereas chemical properties were evaluated for nutritional study and product development. The seeds have a length ranging from 3.02 mm to 4.09 mm, width ranging from 2.02 mm to 2.09 mm, thickness ranging from 1.03 mm to 1.15 mm and a seed mass ranging from 0.01 g to 0.023 g. The average geometric mean, sphericity, thousand seed mass, bulk density, kernel density, porosity and angle of repose of fenugreek seeds were 1.86 to 2.10 mm and 49.99% to 63.09%, 14.05 to 14.85 g, 6.21 to 6.98 g/ml, 1.121 to 1.230 g/ml, 42.56 to 42.73% and 13.23° to 13.86° respectively. The moisture, fat, protein and ash content of raw fenugreek (%db) seeds were 11.21%, 07%, 23.30% and 03% respectively and moisture, fat, protein and ash content of germinated fenugreek (%db) seeds were 13.50%, 6.24%, 24.12% and 3.14% respectively. It was found that germinated fenugreek (%db) seeds have higher moisture, protein and ash content as compared to raw fenugreek (%db) seeds but the fat content of germinated fenugreek (%db) seeds was lower as compared to raw fenugreek seeds.
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Plant-derived natural products have long-standing utility towards treating degenerative diseases. It is estimated that about two-third of world population depend on traditional medicine for primary medical needs. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum Linn.), a short-living annual medicinal plant belonging to Fabaceae family, is used extensively in various parts of the world as herb, food, spice and traditional medicine. Fenugreek is considered as one of the oldest medicinal plants and its health-promoting effects have been cited in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. The investigations into the chemical composition and pharmacological actions have seen a renaissance in recent years. Extensive preclinical and clinical research have outlined the pharmaceutical uses of fenugreek as antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic, antiobesity, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, galactogogue and for miscellaneous pharmacological effects, including improving wom...