What is Fenugreek Extract 10:1?
Fenugreek Extract 10:1 is a standardized herbal extract (10:1) obtained from the Hunan huakang plant. It is used as a raw material in the production of dietary supplements.
Product Properties
- Part used: Seed
- Standardization: 10:1
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0 % |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative in 10 g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 g |
What is Fenugreek Extract 10:1 Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Fenugreek Extract 10:1 used for? Fenugreek, with its content of Mucilage (mannogalactan), 4-hydroxyisoleucine, trigonelline, and steroidal saponins, is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements for supporting blood sugar/lipid balance and appetite. With its standardized 10:1 content, it provides a consistent ingredient source in formulations such as seed powder, capsules, standardized extracts, dried seed (tea), and tinctures.
Benefits and Main Uses of Fenugreek Extract 10:1
- Appetite and Digestion: According to the EMA/HMPC monograph, it has a traditional internal use for anorexia.
- Blood Sugar: Clinical studies have reported that fenugreek seeds can improve fasting and postprandial blood sugar and insulin resistance.
- Cholesterol: According to ESCOP, it is used traditionally as a support in mild hypercholesterolemia and in low-fat diets.
- Testosterone/Performance: Some studies have reported that standardized fenugreek extract can support testosterone markers (evidence is limited/mixed).
- Lactation: It is traditionally used to increase milk production in breastfeeding mothers; however, evidence is mixed (limited evidence).
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
Soluble fiber/mucilage carbohydrates slow down carbohydrate absorption, and 4-hydroxyisoleucine may help improve blood sugar response by supporting insulin secretion.
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
Powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (being water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive Plant List Check
Hunan huakang is included among the permitted (positive) plants under the Turkish Food Codex dietary supplement legislation. The permitted/used part is: Seed.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
There is no specific numerical daily upper limit defined in the List of Restricted Substances for this extract; usage is carried out within the framework of general dietary supplement legislation and product specification/CoA.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry, and protected from light environment. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; it varies by manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Fenugreek Extract 10:1.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material; it does not aim to diagnose or treat diseases.