Fenugreek (trigonella foenum-graecum) an annual Mediterranean and Asiatic herb with aromatic seeds. Fenugreek is used worldwide as a culinary spice as well as a food soothing to the stomach. Fenugreek contains high concentrations of choline, tryptophan, ascorbic acid, niacin and potassium. Choline is important for athletic performance, tryptophan is a serotonin precursor, ascorbic acid is a powerful antioxidant, and niacin and potassium are critical for immune function.
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