Fenugreek, Trigonella foenum-graecum, is a plant in the legume family. It is used for reducing blood sugar, improving blood lipids, and increasing testosterone and libido. Fenugreek also shows promise for polycystic ovary syndrome, menopausal symptoms, and dysmenorrhea. People who breastfeed also take it to increase milk production, although the evidence there is mixed.
Fenugreek, Trigonella foenum-graecum, is a plant in the legume family. It is used for reducing blood sugar, improving blood lipids, and increasing testosterone and libido.
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Fish oil is a mix of mostly EPA and DHA derived from fatty fish. It reduces triglycerides, but does not seem to affect the rate of cardiovascular events. It appears to reduce the symptoms of depression and improve some painful, inflammatory conditions.
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L-carnitine can relieve leg pain in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and treat some aspects of metabolic syndrome. Although itβs often also used for fat loss, its effectiveness for that is questionable.
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Ashwagandha has been called the king of Ayurvedic herbs. Itβs best known for reducing stress and anxiety. It may also modestly enhance various aspects of physical performance, increase testosterone levels, and improve reproductive health, but more research is needed to confirm these effects.
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Panax ginseng is commonly referred to as βKorean ginsengβ. It appears to be effective for mood, immunity, and cognition, but is subpar for erectile function, testosterone, and exercise performance.
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Creatine is among the most well-studied and effective supplements for improving exercise performance. It does this mainly by increasing energy availability during high-intensity activity. Creatine may also provide cognitive and mental health benefits in some contexts.
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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that our skin synthesizes when exposed to the sun. It benefits us in many ways, from bone health to mood.
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Spirulina, commonly known as βblue-green algaeβ, is a nontoxic cyanobacterium that is rich in various nutrients and bioactive pigments and polyphenols. Spirulina contains many antioxidant compounds and could have beneficial cardiometabolic effects.
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L-Citrulline, or simply just citrulline, is a nonessential amino acid. It is efficiently turned into L-arginine in the kidneys after supplementation, which makes it a good choice for increasing nitric oxide synthesis in the body.