Fenugreek seed or extract??

Question

I am trying to increase my milk supply for breastfeeding with Fenugreek. I went and bought some yesterday, the only kind the store I went to had was Fenugreek extract, 350mg. However, the supplement information on the side label says for a 2 capsule serving you get 700mg of fenugreek seed extract, and 400 mg fenugreek seed.

Everything I read online says capsules are usually between 500-600 mg. And a lot of bottles I see online say "Fenugreek Seed" capsules. Does anyone know if there is a difference between Fenugreek seed and Fenugreek extract???

Thanks!

Answer 1

The lady at the health food store told me that they were the same.  However, to me, it seems like I have better luck w/ the extract/ tincture, even if it's the same dosage as the seed/ powder.  It could just be the brand though, who knows!  I would just go by the number of mg, that's what I do.

Answer 2

This is from Kellymom on the Fenugreek dosage...

capsules

(580-610 mg) 2-4 capsules, 3 times per day

6-12 capsules (total) per day

~1200-2400 mg, 3 times per day (3.5-7.3 grams/day)

German Commission E recommends a daily intake of 6 grams

capsules

(500 mg) 7-14 capsules (total) per day

powder or seeds 1/2 - 1 teaspoon, 3 times per day

1 capsule = 1/4 teaspoon

can be mixed with a little water or juice

tincture 1-2 mL, 3 times per day (or see package directions)

tea one cup of tea, 2-3 times per day

Answer 3

Well tinctures are generally stronger than seeds or pills?  But I'm not familiar with extract?  Does the company have a website?

http://www.kellymom.com/herbal/milksuppl...

capsules

(580-610 mg)



    * 2-4 capsules, 3 times per day

    * 6-12 capsules (total) per day

    * ~1200-2400 mg, 3 times per day (3.5-7.3 grams/day)

    * German Commission E recommends a daily intake of 6 grams

capsules

(500 mg)

    * 7-14 capsules (total) per day

powder or seeds



    * 1/2 - 1 teaspoon, 3 times per day

    * 1 capsule = 1/4 teaspoon

    * can be mixed with a little water or juice

tincture

1-2 mL, 3 times per day (or see package directions)

tea

one cup of tea, 2-3 times per day