Once in your digestive system, the high doses of
soluble dietary fiber called pectin absorbs the excess cholesterol and prevents it from leaking back into the bloodstream by eliminating it via the colon.
Additionally, fenugreek's omega - 3 fatty acids and
dietary fiber, as well as a water -
soluble polysaccharide
called galactomannan, are thought to contribute with the beneficial effects of fenugreek on metabolic functions.