Pat in SNJ says,

> They mention a report given at the Academy of
> Breastfeeding Medicine Fifth Annual Meeting, Sept. 11-13, 2000, "Effect of
> fenugreek on breast milk volume."  The study found that 3 capsules per day
> of fenugreek seed increased average milk volume from 207 ml to 464 ml
> [That's double!!!]  Unfortunately this brief report didn't give a specific
> quantity report (mg of fenugreek).  Sincerely, Pat in SNJ
>
>
I thought the study was on 10 women and it was 9 caps a day of Fenugreek, not
three.  I've not heard of 3 caps doing anything -- well, three caps 3 times a
day).  9 caps is the lowest dose I've seen -- most references use 9, some 12,
occasionally 16.

Jan Barger, RN, MA, IBCLC -- Wheaton IL
Lactation Education Consultants
www.lactationeducationconsultants.com

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