Compounds in functional food fenugreek spice exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities

► Fenugreek seed is one of the leading functional foods with health-beneficial claims. ► Our report on the chemistry and biological activity on fenugreek seed extract and isolates is novel. ► Fenugreek seed extract and isolates demonstrated antioxidant and antiinflammatory activities. ► The polysaccharides in fenugreek seed may ameliorate type-2 diabetes.