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 themetabolism ofniacin , found in manyplants includingfenugreek .
Etymologies
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Examples
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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.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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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.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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Antioxidant Boost: Caffeinated and decaffeinated coffees contain an antioxidant called trigonelline.
Archive 2009-11-01 Zenmomma 2009
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Antioxidant Boost: Caffeinated and decaffeinated coffees contain an antioxidant called trigonelline.
25 Reasons You Should Drink More Coffee Zenmomma 2009
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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.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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