A randomized double blind placebo controlled trial to assess the safety and efficacy of a patented fenugreek (Trigonella foenum- graecum) seed extract in Type 2 diabetics

Background: Fenugreek plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum) constitutes a traditionally acclaimed herbal rem- edy for many human ailments including diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, and reproductive dis- orders. It is also used as an effective anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-fungal agent. The seed of the plant is especially enriched in several bioactive molecules including polyphenols, saponins, alkaloids, and flavonoids and has demonstrated potential to act...