Buah Merah vs Fenugreek Leaf

Papuan endemic fruit with exceptional carotenoid content; used in traditional Papuan medicine and gaining attention as an antioxidant and anti-HIV food supplement.

South Asian and Middle Eastern fenugreek leaves used as a food and medicine; the leaf has different properties from the seed, used for diabetes, lactation, and as a vegetable.

beta-carotene, alpha-tocopherol, oleic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants

trigonelline, diosgenin, galactomannan, choline, coumarins

Nutritive food, HIV support, Cancer support, Eye health

Lactation support, Diabetes management, Digestive conditions, Nutritive food

Antioxidant activity, Immunomodulation, Anti-inflammatory effects, Nutritional support

Galactagogue effects, Antidiabetic activity, Anti-inflammatory properties, Antioxidant support

Fruit extract: 1-3 tablespoons daily; fresh fruit as food

Fresh leaves in food; dried leaf tea 1-2 cups; powder 1-2g daily

None known at food doses

Pregnancy large doses, Hypoglycemia medications, Allergy to Fabaceae

High carotenoid intake may cause yellow skin

Maple syrup odor in sweat, Hypoglycemia risk, Mild GI effects