I have 425mg fenugreek + 75mg blessed thistle and 650mg brewers yeast tablets. How much of each should I take?

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Hi, I am breastfeeding my 4 week old baby. I have hypothyroidism and polycystic ovarian syndrome so I have low breast milk production. I would like to know the dosage of galactogenic tablets that I can take to maximize my production.

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello, thank you for your question! Here is the information I found about the products you mention: Blessed Thistle: Not very clear data regarding effectiveness in increasing milk production. The references I found report dosages of 500mg per day and less. Fenugreek: Again, data from very small studies where this product was quickly started following childbirth at 1-2 grams 3 times a day. Brewer's yeast: I have not found any concrete information as to recommended or studied dosages for this indication. I hope I have been helpful to you, please do not hesitate if you have any further questions! Tom Samaha, pharmacist