Fenugreek Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by plnt
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Fenugreek against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Fenugreek is a dietary supplement by plnt with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar control, boosting breast milk supply, high cholesterol.Based on those ingredients, 389 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic Fenugreek. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: organic fenugreek seed. Fenugreek is a legume seed traditionally used in cooking and herbal medicine, and it does contain compounds that may affect blood sugar, blood clotting, and how your body processes certain medications.
The capsule itself is made of vegetable cellulose, an inactive ingredient.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence we hold shows fenugreek is possibly effective for sexual dysfunction, dysmenorrhea (period pain), and type 2 diabetes. For sexual dysfunction, the data suggests benefit but isn't definitive.
For blood sugar control in diabetes, clinical research does show fenugreek can lower fasting glucose and post-meal glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Keep in mind that 'possibly effective' means promising findings, not proof—talk with your doctor about whether it fits your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Fenugreek is generally well tolerated when eaten as food, but supplement doses can cause side effects. The most common ones are digestive: abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, indigestion, gas, and nausea.
A small number of people have had low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Rare but serious allergic reactions—including severe swelling, wheezing, and anaphylaxis—have been reported.
If you have a legume allergy, be cautious. Fenugreek may also cause an unusual body odor in you or a breastfed infant, which could be mistaken for maple syrup urine disease, though this doesn't appear to cause lasting harm.
Do not use fenugreek as a supplement during pregnancy—the safety data advises against it. For breastfeeding, there isn't enough data to know whether it's safe; the evidence suggests possible benefit for milk supply, but discuss it with your doctor or lactation consultant first.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking fenugreek, double-check with your pharmacist or doctor if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (warfarin, clopidogrel, or others), diabetes medications, blood pressure drugs (especially metoprolol), theophylline for breathing problems, seizure medications like phenytoin, or erectile dysfunction drugs like sildenafil. Fenugreek may reduce how well some of these work or increase bleeding risk.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Fenugreek may help with blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes and possibly with sexual function or period pain, but it interacts with many common medications—especially blood thinners, diabetes drugs, and heart medications. If you take any prescription drugs, check them against this product's interactions before you start.
Talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it's right for you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 24, 2019.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Fenugreek, straight from the product label.
| Brand | plnt |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766536026715 |
| Net contents | 90 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 24, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 204725 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Fenugreek by plnt, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| organic Fenugreek | 600 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose
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General Statements
Pure living, naturally true
Supports blood sugar levels already in the normal range
This is a natural product. Color may vary.
Visit www.vitaminshoppe.com or call 1-800-223-1216 w more information and to reorder.
Formula
Trigonella Foenum-Graecum
K Parve K-1604
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Does not contain: Sugar, salt, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Tamper evident: Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.
Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take one (1) vegetarian capsule per day, preferably with a meal.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Seals/Symbols
K Parve K-1604
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Fenugreek by plnt label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Fenugreek by plnt
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Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Organic Fenugreek
Interacts with389 drugs
Fenugreek is a common kitchen spice that is also taken as a supplement, mainly for blood sugar, cholesterol, and to support breast milk production. So...
Organic Fenugreek monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Fenugreek by plnt Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Fenugreek by plnt interacts with a significant number of medications through its effects on blood clotting, blood sugar, and how your liver processes certain drugs.
The most serious documented concern is with warfarin (Coumadin), a blood thinner—fenugreek's antiplatelet constituents may raise your INR (a measure of how thin your blood is), increasing bleeding risk.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Fenugreek also has Moderate interactions with other blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs like clopidogrel (Plavix), diabetes medications, and blood pressure drugs like metoprolol. It may reduce how well your body absorbs or activates theophylline (used for breathing problems), phenytoin (an anti-seizure medication), and sildenafil (Viagra), potentially lowering their effectiveness.
Altogether, these interactions span 389 individual medications.
If you take any prescription medication—especially blood thinners, diabetes treatments, heart or blood pressure drugs, seizure medications, or asthma treatments—check your exact drugs with the search tool on this page before starting fenugreek.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Fenugreek interact with 389 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Fenugreek interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. organic Fenugreek
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Anisindione interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Apixaban interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Argatroban interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, CaffeineAnacin
How Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Fenugreek — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Organic Fenugreek + Aspirin, Caffeine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Fenugreek with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
organic Fenugreek
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Some of the constituents in fenugreek have antiplatelet effects in animal and in vitro research. However, common fenugreek products might not contain sufficient concentrations of these constituents for clinical effects. A clinical study in patients with coronary artery disease or diabetes shows that taking fenugreek seed powder 2.5 grams twice daily for 3 months does not affect platelet aggregation, fibrinolytic activity, or fibrinogen levels .
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Clinical research shows that fenugreek seed can reduce fasting blood glucose and 2-hour postprandial glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might alter the clinical effects of clopidogrel by inhibiting its conversion to the active form.
Animal research shows that fenugreek seed 200 mg/kg daily for 14 days increases the maximum serum concentration of clopidogrel by 21%. It is unclear how this affects the pharmacokinetics of the active metabolite of clopidogrel; however, this study found that concomitant use of fenugreek seed and clopidogrel prolonged bleeding time by an additional 11%.
Metoprolol (Toprol)
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypotensive effects when used with metoprolol.
Animal research shows that fenugreek seed 300 mg/kg daily for 2 weeks decreases systolic and diastolic blood pressure by 9% and 11%, respectively, when administered alone, and by 15% and 22%, respectively, when given with metoprolol 10 mg/kg.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Theoretically, fenugreek might decrease plasma levels of phenytoin.
Animal research shows that taking fenugreek seeds for 1 week decreases maximum concentrations and the area under the curve of a single dose of phenytoin by 44% and 72%, respectively. This seems to be related to increased clearance. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Sildenafil (Viagra)
Theoretically, concurrent use of sildenafil and fenugreek might reduce levels and therapeutic effects of sildenafil.
Animal research shows that taking fenugreek seeds for 1 week reduces maximum concentrations and the area under the curve of a single dose of sildenafil by 27% and 48%, respectively. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Theophylline
Theoretically, fenugreek may reduce the levels and clinical effects of theophylline.
Animal research shows that fenugreek 50 grams daily for 7 days reduces the maximum serum concentration (Cmax) of theophylline by 28% and the area under the plasma drug concentration-time curve (AUC) by 22%.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects with warfarin and increase the international normalized ratio (INR).
Some fenugreek constituents have antiplatelet effects, although these might not be present in concentrations that are clinically significant. In one case report, a patient taking warfarin experienced an increased INR when starting to take fenugreek in combination with boldo.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Fenugreek may also have an additive effect on blood pressure-lowering medications. Studies on animals have shown that fenugreek seed can decrease both systolic and diastolic blood pressure by up to 22% when combined with metoprolol. Therefore, it is essential to monitor your blood pressure regularly if you are taking fenugreek and metoprolol together or any other antihypertensive drugs.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Fenugreek, from the product label.
plnt
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- Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.
- City
- Secaucus
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07094
- Phone Number
- 1-800-223-1216
- Web Address
- www.vitaminshoppe.com
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Fenugreek's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
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The 30 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Fenugreek 30 references
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