POSITIVE EFFECT OF FENUGREEK (TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM) SEEDS ON TYPE 2 DIABETES

Abstract

Fenugreek seeds are considered rich sources of various important compounds and similar components. Due to their anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, immunomodulatory, nephroprotective, and antimicrobial activities, they play an important role in the treatment and management of diseases. Fenugreek seeds are a rich source of antioxidants, which reduce the pathogenesis of diseases through their potential free radical scavenging activity. The number of people suffering from type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide. The rapid rise in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes among children and young people is particularly alarming. At present, it affects 384 million people globally, and as reiterated by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), this number is expected to reach 592 million by 2035. There is a need to develop better therapeutic agents for the prevention and treatment of this complex condition, since current medications often cause adverse effects, and diabetes can lead to the onset of related diseases. Naturally derived compounds have the potential to prevent and manage several complex conditions, including type 2 diabetes.