Akhtar Hassnain, Ali Yuosra Amer, Wei Calvin R, Albassam Reem S, Ahmed Faiyaz, Yasmin Adeela, Rasheed Musarrat, Naseer Muhammad Sadiq, Islam Fakhar, Zahra Syeda Mahvish, Ndagire Catherine Tamale
Department of Food Science Government College University Faisalabad Pakistan.
Department of Food Sciences, College of Agriculture and Forestry University of Mosul Mosul Iraq.
Food Sci Nutr. 2025 Sep 5;13(9):e70887. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.70887. eCollection 2025 Sep.
Fenugreek seeds ( L.) are known for their impressive range of health benefits, thanks to their diverse array of phytochemicals. These include steroidal sapogenins like diosgenin, alkaloids such as trigonelline, as well as flavonoids, saponins, galactomannans, and polyphenols. seeds contain mucilaginous fiber, which will tie bile acids and lower fat absorption and cholesterol. These bioactive constituents contribute to fenugreek's antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antidiabetic, hypocholesterolemic, gastroprotective, antirheumatic, and antimicrobial activities. Alkaloids, 4-Hydroxyisoleucine, and steroidal saponins have been shown to improve glucose metabolism and reduce cholesterol absorption. Additionally, specific chemical elements might excite insulin release from the B-cells directly, resulting in a drop in blood glucose levels. L. has also been found to have gastroprotective properties, antibacterial activities, and anticancer properties, and has been used to cure arthritis, lose weight, increase milk supply, and manage hyperthyroidism. Overall, fenugreek seeds represent a multi-target natural agent with significant potential for managing metabolic disorders, inflammation, and related health conditions. Therefore, this paper aims to present the existing knowledge on the nutritional composition, bioactive potential, and health benefits in detail.
胡芦巴种子（L.）因其丰富多样的植物化学物质而具有一系列令人瞩目的健康益处。这些物质包括甾体皂甙元如薯蓣皂素、生物碱如胡芦巴碱，以及黄酮类化合物、皂苷、半乳甘露聚糖和多酚。种子含有粘性纤维，可结合胆汁酸并降低脂肪吸收和胆固醇水平。这些生物活性成分赋予了胡芦巴抗氧化、抗炎、抗伤害感受、抗糖尿病、降胆固醇、胃保护、抗风湿和抗菌活性。生物碱、4-羟基异亮氨酸和甾体皂苷已被证明可改善葡萄糖代谢并减少胆固醇吸收。此外，特定的化学元素可能直接刺激B细胞释放胰岛素，从而导致血糖水平下降。L.还被发现具有胃保护特性、抗菌活性和抗癌特性，并已用于治疗关节炎、减肥、增加乳汁分泌和管理甲状腺功能亢进。总体而言，胡芦巴种子是一种具有多靶点的天然物质，在管理代谢紊乱、炎症及相关健康状况方面具有巨大潜力。因此，本文旨在详细介绍关于其营养成分、生物活性潜力和健康益处的现有知识。
