Fenugreek

Fenugreek is a herb found in southern europe and asia, and is used as a food spice due to its powerful, aromatic and bittersweet flavour.

Fenugreek is used for many things, from spicing foods to increasing breastmilk production in women. As far as bodybuilding is concerned you will find Fenugreek extract in testosterone boosting supplements (Eg. Sci-Mx Fenu-MX, LA Muscle Norateen Heavyweight 2).

Directions depend on what you are using fenugreek for - always follow the advice on the label of your supplement!

Taking too much (over 100 grams daily) fenugreek can lead to nausea, this can also happen in those with a fenugreek allergy - follow the directions as on your supplement when using fenugreek. Fenugreek can interfere with iron absorption so people who have anemia should avoid it. And, it is not recommended to those who take thyroid hormone since the herb can alter balances of various forms of thyroid hormones.