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Are there any negative affects, other than the maple syrup smell, to taking fenugreek? Is it safe?

Laura - posted on 12/26/2008 ( 6 moms have responded )

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Deb - posted on 12/26/2008

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I continue to take Fenugreek (my daughter is 7 months old) daily and have had no ill effects. Many of the breastfeeding moms I know do, with varying degrees of effectiveness. I do hear frequently it takes at least 2 capsules at least twice a day to have much effect for most people.

Mary - posted on 12/26/2008

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I had to take fenugreek to get my supply up and I didn't have anything happen, even the maple syrup.

Kirsten - posted on 12/26/2008

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I've taken fenugreek as well. It is recommended in "The Nursing Mother's Companion," a very reputable book.

Tammy - posted on 12/26/2008

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HECK NO!! It's an awesome herb that allowed me to breastfeed. I had a reduction and had to take 16 pills of Fenugreek per day.



The only thing it warns you about is that it can lower your blood sugar.

Sharon - posted on 12/26/2008

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Fenugreek is safe, very safe. I took it with my first born. He was very sick and I didn't want anything to affect my supply. But with fenugreek, in order to notice a difference in your supply, you have to take like 2-3 pills 2-3 times a day. I was only taking 1 and didn't notice anything until my girlfriend (who is mom to twins and took it) told me I had to take a lot to notice a difference. Good luck!

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