IronMaxx Fenugreek 130 capsules

What is Fenugreek? Fenugreek is an ancient nutrition-and spice plant and belongs to the family of pulses. Fenugreek grows yearlong and becomes up to 60 centimetres. The name Fenugreek is derived from the Latin word foenum-graecum (=Greek hay).

The use of Fenugreek can be traced back up to the ancient Egyptians. Arabic physicians once used fenugreek seed as hair care product against dandruff and hair loss. North of the Alps Benedictine Monks tried to acclimatize the Fenugreek seed in their monastery gardens. The cultivation of the Fenugreek seed was once even ordered by Charlemagne. Hildegard of Bingen called the Fenugreek seed a cure against skin diseases. Through priest Kneipp the usage of the Fenugreek seed became popular. Kneipp praised this medical plant very much at every opportunity and spoke always for its cultivation. Today in , the Fenugreek seed is used as flavour, tonic and aphrodisiac.

The Fenugreek-Seed is a concentrated nutrient load. It is composed of carbohydrates with many roughage, proteins and high-quality fat. Remarkable for the seed is the high vitamin content and a concentration of Trigonellin. Further important ingredients are essential amino acids, among 4-Hydroxy-Isoleucine, several enzymes, trace elements Selenium and Chromium, mineral nutrients, Choline, Beta-Carotene, Saponine, flavonoids and essential oils.

Fenugreek is used as concomitant medication at diabetes mellitus. It effects demonstrable a decline of the blood sugar and the LDL cholesterol. According to newer knowledge, the consumption of Fenugreek shall support the hair strength successfully through the share of Trigonellin.

What advantages are there for the athlete?

The high-quality nutrients contained in Fenugreek can confine an adiposis of the liver, can influence the metabolism positively and can prevent artery occlusion. As a result of that, a better oxygen-and nutrient supply of the cells can occur. This effect is the basic requirement for maximum capacity, optimal power of resistance and furthermore cell structure. In conjunction with an intensive resistance training a supply of muscle formation through the in Fenugreek contained Saponine is supposed.