Dosage for Fenugreek and Blessed Thistle

[Christine&men]

I am trying to increase my milk supply. I have found on Kelly Mom that I should take at least 3500 mgr of Fenugreek a day (that was quite clear, but not to take more than 8 gr.).

However, I could not find anything (re: dosage) for Blessed Thistle other than 3 capsules three times daily. But I would think that from one manufacturer to another the amount of Blessed Thistle varies??? So, does anybody know how much (in milligrams or grams or any other unit)???

Thanks.

[indeospero]

I took 4 x 4 capsules daily of blessed thistle and fenugreek. The fenugreek capsules were 500mg; I think the blessed thistle ones were 450mg. I found that BT had a negative impact on my supply. This is rare, but something to be aware of. Fennel is also great. HTH.

[peilover010202]

with fenugreek, I always read to start slow and increase dose until you smell like maple syrup, then maintain that dosage. For me, that was about 1500mg. (1 cap 3xday).

Not sure about Blessed Thistle.