How to Reduce Cholesterol with Fenugreek

Fenugreek is an herb that is indigenous to the Mediterranean region. Its leaves and seeds have been used as a culinary spice and for medicinal purposes. Fenugreek seeds contain protein, vitamin C, niacin, potassium, diosgenin (a compound with estrogenlike properties) and fiber. The fiber in fenugreek reportedly has cholesterol-lowering effects. Although the validity of certain studies on fenugreek are questioned, many people believe fenugreek seeds can lower total cholesterol and LDL (bad cholesterol).

Things You'll Need

• Fenugreek seeds
• 15 cups water
• Large stock pot
• Large containers or pitchers
• Strainer

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Instructions

• 1

  Ingest a total of 2 oz. of fenugreek seeds daily. You can sprinkle the seeds on food or take them with water. HomeRemediesWeb.com (http://www.homeremediesweb.com) reports that people who took 2 oz. of fenugreek seeds daily lowered their cholesterol levels by about 14 percent over 24 weeks.

• 2

  Grind 1/3 cup of fenugreek seeds and pour in a large stock pot. Add 15 cups of water to the pot.

• 3

  Boil the mixture for at least 10 minutes. Turn off the stove and let mixture cool.

• 4

  Strain the cooled liquid into a storage container or pitcher. Use more than one if necessary. Refrigerate the mixture.

• 5

  Drink 2 oz. of the mixture every day.