Researchers at the University of Hong Kong, in China, studied the risk for an herbal:warfarin interaction in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Continue reading Effects of herbals on warfarin therapy
Category Archives: Fenugreek
Effectiveness of CAM in diabetes
Researchers at the University of Ottawa, in Ontario reviewed the evidence for improved control of diabetes in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Continue reading Effectiveness of CAM in diabetes
Functional foods and cardiovascular risk
Researchers from the University of Milano, Italy, list what we know. Continue reading Functional foods and cardiovascular risk
CAM for type 2 diabetes
Researchers from the University of Ottawa, in Ontario focused their review on type 2 (AKA adult onset) diabetes.
Here’s a summary of the evidence for CAM therapies. Continue reading CAM for type 2 diabetes
Fenugreek to treat diabetes
Researchers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, in Wuhan, China report improvement in fasting blood sugar levels and A1c when fenugreek was added to ongoing anti-diabetes (sulfonylurea) therapy. Continue reading Fenugreek to treat diabetes
Fenugreek to treat obesity?
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum) is an ingredient in Indian-style spiced foods and a source of soluble fiber.
Researchers from the University of Minnesota, in St Paul studied its effects on satiety, blood sugar levels and insulin response, and energy intake in obese people. Continue reading Fenugreek to treat obesity?