Now Foods, Fenugreek, 500 mg, 100 Veg Capsules

Now Foods Fenugreek 500 mg – seed powder in vegetable capsules

Now Foods Fenugreek is a food supplement providing 500 mg fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seed powder in every vegetable capsule. It is not an extract but ground seeds, so the capsule contains the whole seed. The manufacturer recommends taking 2 capsules one to three times daily – the EU label states a daily dose of 6 capsules, providing a total of 3000 mg seed powder. The bottle contains 100 vegetable capsules. Taking two capsules a day, the bottle lasts 50 days; at the maximum daily dose, about two weeks. Capsules are a convenient way to use fenugreek seeds without their strong smell and bitter taste.

What is fenugreek?

Fenugreek is an annual plant of the legume family, native to the Mediterranean region and Western Asia. Peas, beans, lentils and peanuts belong to the same family. The golden-yellow angular seeds of the plant are among the oldest known spices: they were used in ancient Egypt, Greece and China, and today they are a common ingredient in Indian cuisine and many curry blends.

Fenugreek seeds have a characteristic spicy, slightly bitter taste and an aroma reminiscent of maple syrup. The seeds are used both whole and ground, and they can also be made into tea. According to the EU label, the seeds in the Now Foods product originate from India.

How to use?

Take 2 capsules one to three times daily, for example with meals, with a glass of water. The daily dose is up to 6 capsules, i.e. 3000 mg fenugreek seed powder. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you also use other food supplements containing fenugreek, take their amounts into account. When starting to use the product, you can begin with a smaller amount of 2 capsules a day and then increase it if needed within the manufacturer's recommendations.

Key features

• 500 mg seed powder per capsule – ground fenugreek seeds, not an extract.
• Daily dose up to 3000 mg – 2 capsules one to three times daily.
• Single ingredient – besides the seed powder only the capsule shell and two excipients.
• Vegetable capsule – the capsule shell is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, gelatine-free.
• Suitable for vegans – according to the manufacturer, the product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
• 100 capsules per bottle – taking two capsules a day, it lasts 50 days.

Who is it for?

The product is suitable for adults who want to add fenugreek seeds to their diet in a convenient capsule form, without the strong smell and taste of the seeds. The vegetable capsule and a recipe free of animal-derived ingredients make the product suitable for vegans and vegetarians as well. The product is not intended for children and is not recommended for pregnant women. If you are nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a physician before use. As fenugreek is a legume, people sensitive to legumes should review the composition before use.

Ingredients, quality and storage

The capsule content consists of fenugreek seed powder, with fatty acids added as a bulking agent and silicon dioxide as an anti-caking agent. The capsule shell is made of plant-based hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. According to the EU label, the product may contain traces of various allergens, as the facility also processes ingredients containing them – the exact list is given with the ingredients. The brand owner is Now Foods, a family-owned company in the United States operating since 1968 and following good manufacturing practice (GMP). Natural colour variation may occur, which does not affect quality. After opening, store the bottle in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children.