Compound Profile
Fenugreek Extract
Compound profile with evidence, safety, and practical fit.
Last reviewed: •1 human studies cited
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Quick Stats
Evidence level
Strong evidence
Typical onset
Varies by prep
Safety rating
Use extra caution: Use caution
Best for
Metabolic Health, Hormonal Health, Sleep
Avoid / review if
Anticoagulant Medications Such As Warfarin Due To Potentiated Bleeding Risk
Safety & Cautions
Review before use if any apply: Anticoagulant Medications Such As Warfarin Due To Potentiated Bleeding Risk.
Evidence-based safety
Caution when combined
These pairings share a flagged risk mechanism. They are additive-effect cautions derived from contraindication data, not confirmed clinical interactions. Consult a clinician before combining.
High-Priority Caution
147 flagged pairingsBleeding / anticoagulant risk
High-Priority Caution
147 flagged pairingsBleeding / anticoagulant risk
Browse the grouped cautions below. The list scrolls inside this card when long.
Bleeding / anticoagulant risk
- aescin
- Aged Garlic Extract
- ajoene
- Ajwain
- Allicin
- Garlic
- American Ginseng Extract
- Andrographis
- Angelica Archangelica
- Angelica Dahurica
- Angelica Pubescens
- Angelica Root
- Angelica Sinensis
- Arjuna
- Artemisia Capillaris
- Artichoke
- Ashitaba
- Ashitaba Extract
- Astaxanthin
- Berberis
- Black Seed
- Black Seed Oil
- Blueberry
- Boldo
- Boswellia
- Capsicum
- Caraway
- Carnitine L Tartrate
- Cayenne
- Chamomile
- Chinese Skullcap
- Chuanxiong
- Cissus
- Citicoline
- Clove
- Cnidium Monnieri
- Coleus Forskohlii
- Commiphora Mukul
- Coenzyme Q10
- Cordyceps
- Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
- crocetin
- crocin
- cryptotanshinone
- Curcuma Wenyujin
- Curcumin
- Damiana
- Danshen
- Devils Claw Extract
- Dong Quai
- EGCG
- Epimedium
- Epimedium Brevicornum
- Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)
- Fenugreek
- ferulic acid
- Feverfew
- Fisetin
- forskolin
- Fraxinus Rhynchophylla
- Fucoxanthin
- Galangal
- Reishi
- Garcinia Mangostana
- Garlic (Allium sativum)
- Garlic Aged Extract
- Garlic Extract
- Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
- Ginkgo
- Ginkgo Biloba Extract
- Ginkgo Extract EGb 761
- Panax Red Ginseng
- Panax White Ginseng
- ginsenoside rg3
- Glucosamine
- Goldenseal
- Lion's Mane
- Holy Basil / Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum)
- Horse Chestnut
- hydroxytyrosol
- Japanese Knotweed
- Kudzu
- L-Carnitine
- Ligusticum Chuanxiong
- Magnolia
- Mangosteen
- Maral Root
- Chamomile
- Melatonin
- MSM
- Myrtle
- Nettle Root
- Nigella Sativa
- Noni
- Notoginseng
- Ocimum Basilicum
- Olive Leaf Extract
- Oregano
- Paeonia Lactiflora
- Asian Ginseng
- Panax Ginseng Extract
- Papaya Leaf
- Pastinaca Sativa
- Pau D'arco
- Perilla
- Phosphatidylserine
- Piper Longum
- Bifidobacterium Probiotic
- Lactobacillus Probiotic
- Probiotics - Bifidobacterium spp.
- Probiotics - Lactobacillus spp.
- Psoralea Corylifolia
- Pycnogenol
- Quercetin
- Quercetin Phytosome
- Red Clover
- Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)
- Resveratrol
- Rhodiola Extract SHR-5
- Rose Hips
- Rosemary
- Saffron
- Saffron Extract
- Salvia miltiorrhiza
- Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)
- Saw Palmetto Extract
- Schisandra Berry
- Schisandra Chinensis
- Scutellaria Baicalensis
- Selaginella Tamariscina
- Soybean
- Syzygium Aromaticum
- Terminalia arjuna
- Thunder God Vine
- Thyme
- Tongkat Ali
- Trans-Resveratrol
- Fenugreek
- Tripterygium Wilfordii
- Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
- Turmeric Curcumin + Piperine
- Valerian
- Vitamin D3 + K2
- Grape
- White Peony
- Willow Bark Extract
- Yarrow
Moderate Caution
110 flagged pairingsBlood-sugar lowering
Moderate Caution
110 flagged pairingsBlood-sugar lowering
Browse the grouped cautions below. The list scrolls inside this card when long.
Blood-sugar lowering
- Acarbose
- ajoene
- Allicin
- Aloe Vera
- Alpha-Lipoic Acid
- American Ginseng Extract
- Andrographis
- Anemarrhena Asphodeloides
- Tarragon
- Ashoka
- Astragalus
- Astragalus Membranaceus
- Bael
- Berberis
- Berberis Vulgaris
- Black Seed
- Blueberry
- Buckwheat
- Burdock
- Caraway
- Cichorium Intybus
- Cinnamon
- Cinnamon extract
- Cissus
- Cistanche
- Cistanche Deserticola
- Citrus Bergamia
- Citrus Sinensis
- CJC-1295
- Coenzyme Q10
- Commiphora Mukul
- Coptis
- Coptis Chinensis
- Coriandrum Sativum
- Cornus Officinalis
- Curry Leaf
- D-Mannose
- D-Ribose
- Damiana
- Dandelion
- Dendrobium
- Devils Claw Extract
- Elderberry
- Elecampane
- Eucommia
- Fenugreek
- Fingerroot
- Fisetin
- Fucoxanthin
- Garcinia Indica
- Garlic Extract
- Ginkgo Biloba Extract
- Panax Red Ginseng
- Panax White Ginseng
- Glucosamine
- Goldenseal
- Gudmar
- Gymnema
- Holy Basil / Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum)
- Holy Basil Purple
- Holy Basil Seed
- Ipamorelin
- Jujube
- Kuding Tea
- Kudzu
- Banaba
- Luo Han Guo
- Mangifera Indica
- Marshmallow
- MCT Oil
- Bitter Melon
- Morinda Citrifolia
- Moringa
- Morus Alba
- Mulberry Leaf
- Myrtle
- Neem
- Nelumbo Nucifera
- Nettle Root
- Nigella Sativa
- Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
- Notoginseng
- Ocimum Basilicum
- Olive Leaf Extract
- Oregano
- Panax Ginseng Extract
- American Ginseng
- Papaya Leaf
- Phellodendron
- Phellodendron Amurense
- Psyllium
- Pueraria Lobata
- Pycnogenol
- Rehmannia Glutinosa
- Rehmannia Prepared
- Rice Bran
- Rooibos
- Roselle Seed
- Sage
- Salacia
- Semaglutide
- Serenoa Repens
- Shatavari
- Soursop
- Tamarind
- Tirzepatide
- Tongkat Ali
- Fenugreek
- Wild Yam
- Ashwagandha
Evidence Summary
A StrongEvidence lens
Evidence is not strong enough for confident practical interpretation.
InsufficientStrong evidence
Human clinical evidence: Present in source signals
Mechanistic / preclinical: Mechanism mapped — Metabolic Regulation · Hormonal Signaling Context · Glucose Metabolism Support
Research maturity: More interpretable — main contexts: Metabolic Health · Hormonal Health · Sleep
Safety boundary: Safety note available — Review before use if any apply: Anticoagulant Medications Such As Warfarin Due To Potentiated Bleeding Risk.
This profile cites 1 human study.
Evidence Strength
Confidence estimate based on the design quality and consistency of published clinical trials.
Fenugreek Extract has a strong evidence evidence rating.
Sleep SupportSleep
Citation density
0.3
Sources
1
Effects
4
Research recency
Mixed recency
How evidence grades work
Each grade reflects the strength and consistency of published human evidence — not marketing claims. Grades are based on study count, design quality, effect size, consistency, and recency.
A
Strong
Multiple RCTs, consistent direction, adequate effect size
B
Moderate
Some RCTs or consistent observational data in humans
C
Preliminary / Mixed
Animal or in-vitro only, or conflicting human data
D
Traditional / Theoretical
Traditional use only; no controlled human trials
Clinical Study Summaries (1)Cited studies informing this profile. RCTs and reviews shown first.
| Study | Type | Sample | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
(2020) | Meta-analysis | — | PubMed → |
How Fenugreek Extract Works
Simplified mechanism pathway based on preclinical and pharmacological evidence. Does not confirm clinical efficacy.
Mechanism Pathway — How Fenugreek Extract Works
CompoundTarget / ReceptorMechanismEffect / Outcome
Mechanisms & Biological Pathways▼
Preclinical mechanism details from scientific profiles; these represent plausible pathways but do not guarantee clinical efficacy in humans.
Metabolic RegulationHormonal Signaling ContextGlucose Metabolism Support
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Compound profile context
How to interpret Fenugreek Extract
Fenugreek Extract dosage by use case, onset and duration, safety limits, and interactions for metabolic health, graded against research. Strong Human Evidence… Use this compound profile to understand mechanism, evidence quality, and practical safety context before comparing products or building a stack. A biochemical pathway connection can be useful for discovery, but it is not the same as proven benefit in humans.
When reviewing Fenugreek Extract, separate the active molecule from the product category around it. Dose form, absorption, extract standardization, medication interactions, and individual sensitivity can change the real-world risk-benefit picture.
For supplement planning, avoid combining multiple compounds with overlapping sedating, stimulating, serotonergic, blood-pressure, anticoagulant, or liver-metabolism effects unless a qualified clinician has reviewed the context.