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Applications of Fenugreek in Sports Nutrition
Published in Dilip Ghosh, Prasad Thakurdesai, Fenugreek, 2022
Colin Wilborn, Aditya Bhaskaran
However, the evidence from the multi-ingredient supplementation (with fenugreek seed extract as one of the ingredients) is not clear about its effect on body composition (Tinsley et al. 2019; Woodgate and Conquer 2003). A multi-ingredient supplement containing a proprietary blend of papaya leaf, cascara sagrada bark, slippery elm bark, peppermint leaf, red raspberry leaf, fenugreek seed, ginger root, and senna leaf did not affect the body composition or waist circumference during a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial in healthy young adult females (Tinsley et al. 2019). Twenty-two participants were randomly assigned to consume a multi-ingredient supplement containing 1,350 mg/serving or placebo, daily, for 4 weeks. Although the multi-ingredient supplement was found safe during the study, it did not affect body composition, waist circumference, gastrointestinal symptoms or blood markers (Tinsley et al. 2019). However, another stimulant-free multi-ingredient supplement, containing fenugreek extract, improved the body composition in obese adults with a normal diet and exercise practices for 6 weeks during a single-center, prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study (Woodgate and Conquer 2003). The 6 weeks of supplementation of the proprietary blend containing glucomannan, fenugreek, chitosan, G sylvestre and vitamin C significantly reduced body fat percentage and absolute fat mass (v/s placebo), suggesting a greater effect on the body composition of the group supplemented with the proprietary blend as compared to the placebo group. Although these effects cannot be attributed to fenugreek alone, fenugreek might have assisted in the reported changes (Woodgate and Conquer 2003).
A Purported Detoxification Supplement Does Not Improve Body Composition, Waist Circumference, Blood Markers, or Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Healthy Adult Females
Published in Journal of Dietary Supplements, 2019
Grant Tinsley, Stacie Urbina, Emily Santos, Katelyn Villa, Cliffa Foster, Colin Wilborn, Lem Taylor
Following baseline testing, participants were randomly assigned to consume the dietary supplement (SUP) or placebo (PL) for four weeks. The commercially available dietary supplement (FitMiss Cleanse) contains herbal ingredients that purportedly promote a healthy body weight, reduce bloating, and support the health and detoxification of the body. Each serving of dietary supplement contains 1,350 mg of a proprietary blend of herbal ingredients (papaya leaf, cascara sagrada bark, slippery elm bark, peppermint leaf, red raspberry leaf, fenugreek seed, ginger root, and senna leaf). All participants were provided with supplement or placebo capsules and were instructed to take two capsules with breakfast daily for four weeks. Participants were instructed to maintain their regular nutrition and exercise habits during this time. After the supplementation period, participants repeated the laboratory assessments. Testing occurred at the same time of day for both research visits. Three-day dietary records were obtained at baseline and near the end of the supplementation period for nutritional analysis.