Fenugreek
Used as a galactagogue; network meta-analysis suggests increased milk volume vs placebo in small RCTs, but evidence base is limited.
womens-healthpostpartumgut-health
Dosing model
FLATFixed dose (no body-weight scaling).
Min dose
1500 mg
Max dose
6000 mg
Rounding
500 mg
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Evidence
2 records
Breast milk volume
Lactating mothers • Systematic review / network meta-analysis
Network meta-analysis of small studies suggests fenugreek may increase produced breast milk vs placebo.
Dose: 5000 mg • Duration: 1–3 weeks (varies by trial)
Total serum testosterone in men
Adult males • Meta-analysis of RCTs
Meta-analysis of 4 RCTs found that fenugreek extract supplementation had a statistically significant effect on total serum testosterone levels in males, though included trials are small and used proprietary extracts.
Dose: 500 mg • Duration: 4–12 weeks
Forms
Capsule
Typical protocols are divided doses