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11/15/09 04:05 PM

" I used Fenugreek for bs control. It seemed to act as a hormone and caused breast engorgement and nipple discharge. Any comments? "
Asked By: happyface  
Category: Type 2

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Type II use diet and exercise for control. Also alpha lopeic acid, cinnamon, aloe vera and silvestre. Had to have mammogram/ultrasound for discharge which stopped before I could have a ductagram. Waiting now for biopsy results for calcification.

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11/20/09 08:17 PM

Hello,

Thanks for bringing your question to dLife.

Fenugreek is used for diabetes and loss of appetite, and to stimulate milk production in breastfeeding women. It is also applied to the skin to treat inflammation.

A few small studies found that fenugreek may help lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. There is not enough scientific evidence to support the use of fenugreek for any other health condition.

Possible side effects of fenugreek when taken by mouth include gas, bloating, and diarrhea. Fenugreek can cause irritation when applied to the skin.

Given its historical use for inducing childbirth, women should use caution when taking fenugreek during pregnancy.

If you suspect that fenugreek is causing the breast problems, stop taking it! Be sure to tell your doctor about all the supplements that you use. There may be interactions between the supplements, as well as interactions between the supplements and any prescription medicines that you might be taking.

Exercise caution when using supplements, especially multiple supplements. Keep in mind that supplements are not evaluated and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the same way as prescription medicines. If supplements are recommended by your doctor, be sure to purchase them from reputable companies and take them as directed.

Take care.

Answered By: Liz Quintana
Accreditations: EdD, RD, LD, CDE
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12/04/09 03:37 PM

The expert stated, "Exercise caution when using supplements, especially multiple supplements. Keep in mind that supplements are not evaluated and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the same way as prescription medicines." In fact, adverse reactions to prescription medications are regularly among the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States, resulting in approximately 100,000 people dying each year and generating $3.6 billion in health care costs. -http://cancer.northwestern.edu/radar. in the first year the dietary supplement adverse reporting system was in place, 2008, the FDA received a total of only 1,080 reports -www.fdli.org/handouts/74/download.php?FrankosFoodsDietSupps4.22.pdf. Compare this to the more than 450,000 it receives annually for prescription drugs. -http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Surveillance/AdverseDrugEffects/ucm070434.htm. Let's get off our high FDA horse and stop attacking dietary supplements. Dietary supplements are incredibly safe, that's why they're classified GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) by the FDA. That's why they're not regulated. They don't need to be.
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