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Fenugreek dosing?

small_guy

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So it seems that most use this at 2 grams ed. I assume that it is split up at 1 g twice a day. I was planning on taking 1/2 tsp twice a day and hence 3 grams total.

Should it be dosed with or without food as I am confused about that part???
 
I've only see the following dosing directions this far, i though i'd post it here for other to see this.

it does mention taking with meals and you can take up to 6 grams per day.

I found the following dosage and it has been confirmed on another site: Quick reference: 1 teaspoon = 4.5grams Daily Dosage (non-diabetic): 6 grams daily Dosage and administration of fenugreek Due to the somewhat bitter taste of fenugreek seeds, de-bitterized seeds or encapsulated products are preferred. The usual daily dosage for general health is 1,000 mg to 2,000 mg (one gram to 2 grams) three times a day. For type 1 diabetes, take 50 grams twice daily. For type 2 diabetes, take 2.5 grams of seed powder (capsules) twice daily for three months. The typical range of intake for cholesterol-lowering is 5–30 grams with each meal or 15–90 grams all at once with one meal. Side effects, precautions, interactions Fenugreek has been considered safe and well tolerated. High doses of fenugreek seed may cause gastrointestinal discomfort, including diarrhea and gas. Frequent topical use of fenugreek preparations may cause skin irritation and sensitization. Fenugreek fiber can interfere with the absorption of oral medications because its fiber is mucilaginous and has high viscosity in the gut. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) may have increased activity when used in conjunction with fenugreek. Fenugreek should be taken at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after other drugs are taken. Its use during pregnancy is discouraged.
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i think u should pick up some testofen so u can see and feel the benefits...the most ive seen with testofen was 2 grams everyday...and i think thundergod does this...but im not sure...
 
I have always seen it dosed at night before bed, in gradusted doses i.e. 2, 3, 4 etc for a max of 6 weeks then and off period of several weeks. it's my understanding that the body adjusts to it so cycling is recommended.

at least that's how I've been taking it.
 
the study by gencorp only used 600 mg of testofen split 300 mgs in the morning and 300 mgs in the evening.

The Fenugreek dosing from np is 50% and hence we would need a min of 1200 mgs.

There is no mention if they ate it with food or not.

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small_guy said:
the study by gencorp only used 600 mg of testofen split 300 mgs in the morning and 300 mgs in the evening.

The Fenugreek dosing from np is 50% and hence we would need a min of 1200 mgs.

There is no mention if they ate it with food or not.

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Uhh, in case you didn't know, NP's Fenugreek = Testofen. Testofen is standardized for 50% fenusides. :)
 
small_guy said:
the study by gencorp only used 600 mg of testofen split 300 mgs in the morning and 300 mgs in the evening.

The Fenugreek dosing from np is 50% and hence we would need a min of 1200 mgs.

There is no mention if they ate it with food or not.

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Very interesting study, tks.
I have a tub of the NP fenugreek extract, and I'm thinking of adding it to my upcoming PCT for h-drol.
 
Ubiyca said:
Uhh, in case you didn't know, NP's Fenugreek = Testofen. Testofen is standardized for 50% fenusides. :)
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Did not know- I have been confused about the difference between testofen and fenugreek as I have just started to look at them.

Do you have any suggestion on the dose and if to take with food or not?
 
small_guy said:
Did not know- I have been confused about the difference between testofen and fenugreek as I have jsut started to lok at them.

Do you have any suggestion on the dose and if to take with food or not?
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I don't think it matters with food or not, but I'd say take it on empty stomach. 1gram before bed. 1gram upon waking. 1gram mid afternoon.
 
small_guy said:
Did not know- I have been confused about the difference between testofen and fenugreek as I have just started to look at them.

Do you have any suggestion on the dose and if to take with food or not?
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I think u should PM thundergod...hes done alot of experimenting with testofen... there is a HUGE difference between testofen and just plain old fenugreek...
 
small_guy said:
So it seems that most use this at 2 grams ed. I assume that it is split up at 1 g twice a day. I was planning on taking 1/2 tsp twice a day and hence 3 grams total.

Should it be dosed with or without food as I am confused about that part???
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It'd be nice to up the dose, but stomach discomfort was an ENORMOUS issue for me. Eventually, I couldn't even tolerate 350mg 2x/day :rant:

It seemed not to matter whether I took it with food or not to be honest.

It seems that most don't have the stomach issue. However, there was a pretty good theory that someone posted in my log about fenu acting as a laxative. IMO that's exactly what it felt like.

If you don't have the stomach/digestive issues, fenu is some good stuff. I'd say to look for vascularity and pumps, increased testcular mass, and improved sexual performance. 2g will suffice but a bit higher dosage will be fun if you're not having sides.

Good luck with your teaspoons... I bet you'll be capping soon enough :lol:
 
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