FenuTrax Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by VitaMonk
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking FenuTrax 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
FenuTrax is a dietary supplement by VitaMonk 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 Fenugreek seed extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of FenuTrax by VitaMonk
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
FenuTrax contains one active ingredient: fenugreek seed extract. The product also includes vegetable hypromellose, an inactive ingredient used to form the capsule.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Fenugreek seed extract is rated possibly effective for sexual dysfunction, sexual arousal, dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramping), and diabetes according to the evidence we hold. The research shows fenugreek can lower fasting blood sugar and glucose levels after eating in adults with type 2 diabetes, which supports its use as an add-on for blood sugar control.
For the other uses listed, the evidence supports possible benefit but isn't definitive.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Fenugreek seed is generally well tolerated at food amounts, but supplement doses may cause side effects. The most common ones are abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, indigestion, gas, nausea, and — importantly — low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Rare but serious allergic reactions (including anaphylaxis) have been reported. Fenugreek can also cause an unusual body odor in people who take it and in breastfed infants exposed to it.
Supplement amounts may affect the uterus, so avoid medicinal use during pregnancy. While fenugreek is often used to boost milk supply, evidence is limited — talk with your provider before using it for that purpose.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking FenuTrax, check with your pharmacist if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or clopidogrel), diabetes medications, theophylline, metoprolol, phenytoin, or sildenafil — all have documented interactions with fenugreek. The most serious concern is bleeding risk when combined with anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
FenuTrax may help with blood sugar control or sexual function if you're interested in herbal support, but it's a medication interactor — especially with blood thinners and diabetes drugs. If you take any prescription medications, check them against this product first.
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before starting, particularly if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing diabetes or a bleeding disorder.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 22, 2021.
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 FenuTrax, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for FenuTrax by VitaMonk, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Fenugreek seed extract | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Hypromellose
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions & Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take one to two capsules daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Precautions
Warning: Do not exceed recommended dose.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18 and individuals with known medical conditions should consult a physician before using this dietary supplement.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18 and individuals with known medical conditions should consult a physician before using this dietary supplement.
Discontinue use and consult your physician if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
Storage
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.
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Formulation
Supports healthy testosterone levels Promotes healthy blood sugar
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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FenuTrax by VitaMonk label
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Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Fenugreek seed extract
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...
Fenugreek seed extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Hypromellose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
FenuTrax by VitaMonk Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
FenuTrax by VitaMonk contains fenugreek seed extract, which has documented interactions with several medication types.
The most serious concern is with blood thinners (anticoagulants) and antiplatelet drugs — fenugreek may add to their effects, potentially increasing bleeding risk. This applies to warfarin (Coumadin) and clopidogrel (Plavix) specifically, where case reports and animal studies suggest additive effects or altered drug activation.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Fenugreek also interacts with diabetes medications (Moderate severity) — it can lower blood sugar on its own, so combined use could cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). It may reduce the effectiveness of theophylline (a breathing medication) by lowering its blood levels.
Additionally, it theoretically has additive blood-pressure-lowering effects with metoprolol, and may decrease levels of the anti-seizure drug phenytoin (Dilantin) and the erectile dysfunction medication sildenafil (Viagra).
Altogether, these interactions span 386 individual medications. Before starting FenuTrax, use the medication checker on this page to run your exact prescriptions through — especially if you take blood thinners, diabetes drugs, or any of the specific medications named above.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in FenuTrax interact with 389 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in FenuTrax interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Fenugreek seed extract
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Anisindione interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Apixaban interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Argatroban interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, CaffeineAnacin
How Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with FenuTrax — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fenugreek Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek Seed Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in FenuTrax 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.
Fenugreek seed extract
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 FenuTrax, from the product label.
VitaMonk
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- VitaMonk
- Street Address
- 2637 E Atlantic Blvd #24351
- City
- Pompano Beach
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33062
- Web Address
- VitaMonk.com
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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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