Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A colorless alkaloid, , contained in the seed of fenugreek, Trigonella Fænumgræcum, and prepared artificially from nicotinic acid. It crystallizes in prisms and melts at 130° C.

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  • noun biochemistry An alkaloid product of the metabolism of niacin, found in many plants including fenugreek.

Etymologies

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Trigonella +‎ -ine

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Examples

  • For example, coffee contains a phyotestrogen called trigonelline, which has been shown in some studies to stimulate growth of estrogen-receptor positive cancer cells.

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  • Though the studies have not been conducted to determine recommended consumption amounts, scientists say the compound, called trigonelline or "trig," may be a factor in estrogen-dependent breast cancer but beneficial against colon cancer development.

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  • Though the studies have not been conducted to determine recommended consumption amounts, scientists say the compound, called trigonelline or "trig," may be a factor in estrogen-dependent breast cancer but beneficial against colon cancer development.

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  • Antioxidant Boost: Caffeinated and decaffeinated coffees contain an antioxidant called trigonelline.

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  • Antioxidant Boost: Caffeinated and decaffeinated coffees contain an antioxidant called trigonelline.

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  • The active constituents include trigonelline, 4-hydroxyisoleucine, and sotolon.

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  • Yet another ingredient, trigonelline, a precursor to vitamin B3, may help slow glucose absorption.

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  • Yet another ingredient, trigonelline, a precursor to vitamin B3, may help slow glucose absorption.

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  • Yet another ingredient, trigonelline, a precursor to vitamin B3, may help slow glucose absorption.

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  • Dr. Clinton Allred, Texas AgriLife Research nutrition scientist, and his team found that the compound trigonelline in coffee beans is estrogenic.

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