Effectiveness of fenugreek as a galactagogue: A network meta-analysis
Khan TM, Wu DB, Dolzhenko AV
Published in Phytotherapy Research
Methodology
Systematic review and network meta-analysis of trials of fenugreek versus placebo and other galactagogues in lactating women.
Key Findings
Fenugreek increased breast milk volume compared with placebo/control, but was inferior to some comparators and trials were of low quality.
Conclusions
Fenugreek shows a possible galactagogue effect, though the underlying trials are small and heterogeneous.
Limitations
Low-quality primary trials, varied preparations and dosing, short follow-up.
Supplements Studied
Fenugreek showed a significant galactagogue effect on breast milk volume versus placebo/control, though trial quality was low.
Outcomes Measured
Fenugreek showed a significant galactagogue effect on breast milk volume versus placebo/control.
Study Details
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