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Nov 2022
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It’s Fenugreek to Me

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
About this episode

It’s an herb. It’s a seed. It’s a naturally occurring edible spice, and it may also be an anti-cancer agent. This episode features audio from Benefits of Fenugreek Seeds, Side Effect of Fenugreek Consumption, and Fenugreek Benefits for Sexual Function, Painful Periods, and Milk Production. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

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