A couple of questions

Can you take fenugreek long term?

Fenugreek has been used either short-term to boost milk supply or long-term to augment supply and/or pumping yields. There are no studies indicating problems with long-term usage. Per Kathleen Huggins “Most mothers have found that the herb can be discontinued once milk production is stimulated to an appropriate level.May 31, 2018

Is fenugreek safe to take everyday?

Fenugreek seed powder has most often been used by adults in doses of 5-10 grams by mouth daily for up to 3 years. Fenugreek seed extract has most often been used in doses of 0.6-1.2 grams by mouth daily. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what dose might be best for a specific condition.

How long should I take fenugreek?

When taken as directed, you can typically expect to see an increase in your breast milk supply within one week. Studies in people with type 2 diabetes have used a range of fenugreek—from five to 100 grams of powdered fenugreek seed taken one to two times daily for four days to three years.

Can fenugreek cause liver damage?

Introduction. Fenugreek is an herb prepared from the dried seeds of Trigonella foenum-graecum which is used for its antioxidant and glucose- and cholesterol-lowering effects in the treatment of fever, vomiting, poor appetite, diabetes and hypercholesterolemia. Fenugreek has not been implicated in causing liver injury.

When should you not take fenugreek?

Fenugreek is considered likely unsafe to use if you are nursing a baby. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice. Fenugreek might be unsafe for children.

Why is fenugreek bad for you?

It should not be used by children as a supplement. Potential side effects of fenugreek include diarrhea, nausea, and other digestive tract symptoms and rarely, dizziness and headaches. Large doses may cause a harmful drop in blood sugar. Fenugreek can cause allergic reactions in some people.

How much fenugreek should you take daily?

A good dose is usually 2 to 3 capsules (580 to 610 milligrams per capsule) three or four times per day, but check package instructions. Fenugreek capsules work fast, so lucky moms will probably see an increase in milk production in as little as 24 to 72 hours.

Can too much fenugreek be harmful?

Use of more than 100 grams of fenugreek seeds daily can cause intestinal distress and nausea (recommended dose is less than 8 grams per day). Repeated external applications can result in undesirable skin reactions [Wichtl 1994].