Fenugreek: 1/2 tsp 4x a day, no maple syrup smell?

[germin8]

Just wondering what your dosages are. I don't know how many capsules are in 1/4 tsp or 1/2 tsp... but it seems like I'm on an awful lot!!! ...for not smelling like maple syrup. Of course, I just started the 1/2 tsp, 4 times-a-day dosage yesterday...

How long before YOU smelled like maple syrup?

[CheriK]

What's the strength of the liquid you're using? Dose is 3-6 grams (3000-6000mg) per day. Here's more info:http://www.kellymom.com/herbal/milks...fenugreek.html

If you don't notice an effect within 72 hours, it's unlikely that it will help you (effect on supply, not necessarily smell ;-)

[germin8]

Thank you! Just what I needed... I'm not taking the max... yet.

[April Dawn]

FWIW, I ended up taking the max dose and never did smell like maple syrup (at least, if I did, neither me or DH could tell) but it did help my supply!

[germin8]

Thanks, that's good to know too.

Oh yes, I didn't answer a previous question. I am using fenugreek powder. Just switched from tincture to powder.

[mkpgoddess]

Whereas I can take only 800 mgs and STINK of maple syrup in less than 24 hours. Frankly, I'm terrified to take the full dosage - not because of my milk but because people will be smelling me 4 states over...