Fenugreek Seed Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Gaia Herbs
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Fenugreek Seed 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 Seed is a dietary supplement by Gaia Herbs 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 that's been used traditionally in cooking and herbal medicine.
It also comes with inactive ingredients—vegetable glycerin, water, and a vegan capsule—which help deliver the fenugreek inside. The capsule form makes it convenient to take, since whole fenugreek seeds are large and have a distinctive maple-like smell that some people find strong.
Does it work?
Not established
Fenugreek seed is rated Possibly Effective for sexual dysfunction and dysmenorrhea (painful periods), and Possibly Effective for diabetes. The data shows it can lower fasting blood sugar and post-meal blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, which matches its traditional use.
For the other indications, the evidence is there but not yet robust enough to call it definitely effective—more research is underway.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Fenugreek seed is generally well tolerated in food amounts, but supplement doses may cause side effects. The most common ones are stomach upset—abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, indigestion, gas, and nausea.
Rare but serious allergic reactions can occur, including swelling of airways (bronchospasm), facial swelling, and in severe cases shock. Do not use medicinal amounts during pregnancy; the safety data advises against it.
If you're breastfeeding and interested in fenugreek to boost milk supply, the evidence is limited—talk with your doctor or pharmacist first. One oddity: if you take fenugreek around the time of delivery or while breastfeeding, the baby or nursing child may develop an unusual maple-syrup-like body odor, which is harmless but can be mistaken for a genetic condition.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking fenugreek, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take a blood thinner (especially warfarin or clopidogrel), a diabetes medication, metoprolol (a heart/blood pressure drug), theophylline (for breathing), phenytoin (a seizure drug), or sildenafil (an erectile dysfunction drug). All of these have Moderate-severity interactions with fenugreek.
Use the medication checker below to see your full list of prescriptions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Fenugreek might help if you're managing type 2 diabetes, dealing with painful periods, or exploring options for sexual function—but it affects how your body clears many medications. If you take a blood thinner, diabetes drug, heart medication, seizure medication, or erectile dysfunction drug, you need to check your specific prescriptions with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Pregnant people should avoid it; breastfeeding parents should discuss it with their provider first.
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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 21, 2022.
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General information
Key facts about Fenugreek Seed, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Gaia Herbs |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 60 Vegan Liquid Phyto-Cap(s)(R) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 21, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 272156 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Women (not pregnant or lactating), Adult Female (18 - 50 Years), Lactating, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Fenugreek Seed by Gaia Herbs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2 Gram(s) | 1% |
| organic Fenugreek | 1170 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Water, vegan Capsule
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Formulation
New look Same formula
Helps support healthy breast milk production A traditional lactation aid used by midwives & doulas
Natural separation may occur. This does not affect product quality.
Vegan
Gluten-free Soy-free
Formula
Women
Each 3 capsules contain 6,700 mg dry herb equivalent.
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use Adults take 2-3 capsules 2 times daily between meals.
Precautions
Not for use during pregnancy. If you have a medical condition or take medications, please consult with your doctor before use.
Store away from children.
Use only as directed on label. Safety-sealed for your protection.
Storage
Keep bottle capped at all times and store in a cool, dry place.
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.
General Statements
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Seals/Symbols
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Brand IP Statement(s)
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Fenugreek Seed by Gaia Herbs label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Fenugreek Seed by Gaia Herbs
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container20 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 Glycerin, Water, Vegan Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Fenugreek Seed by Gaia Herbs Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Fenugreek Seed by Gaia Herbs does interact with medications.
Through its fenugreek content, it can affect blood thinners (anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs), diabetes medications, heart drugs, seizure medications, erectile dysfunction drugs, and one respiratory medication. The most serious concern is a Moderate-severity interaction with warfarin (a blood thinner)—fenugreek's antiplatelet constituents may increase your INR (international normalized ratio), which measures how thin your blood is, potentially raising bleeding risk.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Fenugreek also interacts Moderately with other blood thinners like clopidogrel (an antiplatelet drug), diabetes medications (it can lower blood sugar further), metoprolol (a beta-blocker that lowers blood pressure), theophylline (used for breathing problems), phenytoin (a seizure drug), and sildenafil (an erectile dysfunction drug). Each of these can have their levels or effects changed by fenugreek.
Altogether, these interactions span 389 individual medications. Because fenugreek affects how your liver processes certain drugs, it may make some of them work differently—either stronger, weaker, or not at all.
Before you start this supplement, use the medication checker on this page to see if any of your prescriptions are on that list, and discuss the results with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Fenugreek Seed interact with 389 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Fenugreek Seed interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. organic Fenugreek
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Fenugreek Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed — 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 Seed 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 Seed, from the product label.
Gaia Herbs
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- Gaia Herbs, Inc.
- Street Address
- 101 Gaia Herbs Dr.
- City
- Brevard
- State
- NC
- ZipCode
- 28712
- Web Address
- GaiaHerbs.com
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Fenugreek Seed'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.
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