Fenugreek is an herb with aromatic seeds and leaves native to South Asia and the Mediterranean. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine for various purposes, including lactation support,...
Fenugreek is an herb with aromatic seeds and leaves native to South Asia and the Mediterranean. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine for various purposes, including lactation support, blood sugar management, and testosterone boosting. The seeds are commonly used as a spice and flavoring agent in cooking.
Key Information
Inside Body Harmful Score
Common Dosage
500-600mg of seed extract daily, or 2-5g of seeds three times daily.
Source Type
natural
Production Process
Fenugreek seeds are harvested from the plant, dried, and then processed into various forms, such as powders, extracts, and whole seeds.
Use Type
Inside BodyPotential Benefits
Fenugreek is used to increase breast milk production by stimulating prolactin release in lactating mothers. This may help improve milk supply.
Possible Side Effects
Fenugreek can cause sweat and urine to smell like maple syrup due to the presence of sotolon. This effect is harmless but noticeable and may occur in infants consuming breast milk from mothers taking fenugreek.
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