Comparative study on hypocholesterolemic and antioxidant activities of various extracts of fenugreek seeds

► We examine the effects of five extracts of fenugreek on hypercholesterolemic diet rats. ► The total phenolics and total flavonoïds contents were highest in the methanol and the ethyl acetate extract. ► The ethyl acetate extract of fenugreek showed a hypocholesterolemic effect and antioxidant activity. ► A qualitative difference in the composition of phenolic compound in the different extracts.