Fenugreek
Last Updated Aug 2007
Q: Why and how does fenugreek increase milk production for lactating women? And what
are the special considerations/interactions to be mindful of in my Zone meals for
breastfeeding twins (18-20 blocks per day)?
Sincerely,
Ayesha N.
A: Dear Ayesha,
Although there very few clinical studies (most of them are really observations), it
is possible that fenugreek may stimulate the output of the hormone prolactin that
stimulates milk production. The only thing I would recommend is increasing the
size of each Zone meal by one to two blocks to give you sufficient energy for
breastfeeding two children.