Fenugreek

How much do I need to take ?
Suggested dosage - capsules: 2-4 capsules, 3 times a day. Most capsules are 580 mg - 610mg each
German Commission E monograph recommends a daily intake of 6 grams
Potential Side effects:
• sweat and urine smells like maple syrup (this is common and often a sign that you have reached the right dose)
• loose stools in some women, which go away when fenugreek is discontinued
• in hypoglycemia in some mothers
• can cause uterine contractions - do NOT use if you're pregnant
• Diabetic mothers should use caution with fenugreek since it can cause lowering of blood glucose levels.
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Fenugreek
Fenugreek is a herb that is often used by nursing mothers to increase their supply of breastmilk.The most common reasons for low milk supply are illness, fatigue, stress and returning to work. Often a decrease in supply is temporary but if you need a boost Fenugreek may help you. Although Fenugreek has been used for centuries by lactating mothers to increase milk supply its use in the United States is more recent and there are no controlled studies available about its use.		Fenugreek seeds Fenugreek capsules containing ground seeds can be purchased from most health food stores. Capsules typically contain either 580 or 610 mg. A bottle of 100 capsules costs about $6 - $8. Some health food stores and food co-ops sell the capsules in bulk form. Fenugreek tea can be used, but teas are considered less potent than capsules. Fenugreek tea has a somewhat unpleasant bitter taste.
How much do I need to take ? Suggested dosage - capsules: 2-4 capsules, 3 times a day. Most capsules are 580 mg - 610mg each German Commission E monograph recommends a daily intake of 6 grams Potential Side effects: • sweat and urine smells like maple syrup (this is common and often a sign that you have reached the right dose) • loose stools in some women, which go away when fenugreek is discontinued • in hypoglycemia in some mothers • can cause uterine contractions - do NOT use if you're pregnant • Diabetic mothers should use caution with fenugreek since it can cause lowering of blood glucose levels. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?uid=2194788&form=6&db=m&Dopt=b	The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides only general guidelines on natural herbs, and fenugreek is included in FDA's list of herbs generally regarded as safe. There has been no formal research on fenugreek, but an increasing amount of observational and anecdotal evidence points to its efficacy. Because Fenugreek may be a uterine stimulant, however, it should be avoided during pregnancy.	http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/med-aro/factsheets/FENUGREEK.html