To study the effect of sprouted fenugreek seeds as nutraceutical as an add-on therapy in patients of diabetes mellitus, obesity and metabolic syndrome

Abstract

Fenugreek (methi) is an annual herb mainly cultivated for seed as well as for its sprouts. The sprouts are used as spices and condiment to improve the flavor and the nutritive value of foods. The sprouted fenugreek seeds used as to lower the PPBS, FBS & metabolic syndrome of the patients. The study was conducted at Maharishi Aurobindo Subharti College & Hospital of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut. A total number of 100 patients with metabolic syndrome (diabetic and obese) were selected. They were grouped into two, group one treatment group (50) consumed 25 gm sprouted fenugreek seeds orally twice daily for 45 days and the second group was control (50). In the study from the total 100 individuals, n=90 were involved, 40 in treatment group and 50 in the control group. Blood glucose level, weight, BMI, B.P. and Pulse Rate was measured from each participant before and after the study. Data entry and analysis was performed using SPSS version 20 statistical software. Data were presented as mean±SD. A level of p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Treatment group had significantly reduced fasting blood glucose and Post-prandial blood sugar level (P<0.05) compared with the baseline fasting blood glucose level, and the control group. Treatment group had also shows significantly lower (P <0.05) BMI, BP, PR and weight and compared with their baseline level and control group. However, fasting blood glucose level and Post-prandial levels in control group were not significantly changed. The present study shows that administration of sprouted fenugreek seeds had pronounced effects on improving glucose level and metabolic parameters such as weight, BMI, BP and Pulse rate in type II diabetic patients and obese patients with negligible adverse effects.