Q. What is Herba® Lactation Support?
A. Herba® Lactation Support is a 3-in-1 lactation supplement with sunflower lecithin, moringa, and fenugreek capsules. The labelled use states that fenugreek is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a galactogogue/lactogogue to help promote milk production/secretion, as a nutritive tonic, and that the product is a source of antioxidants.
Q. How do I take this lactation supplement?
A. Adults 18 years and older: take 4 capsules, 1–3 times per day, as stated on the product label.
Q. How long does one 240-capsule bottle last?
A. Each bottle contains 240 vegetable capsules. At 4 capsules per serving, that equals 60 servings. Depending on whether you take 4 capsules once, twice, or three times daily, one bottle lasts approximately 20–60 days.
Q. What does 10:1 fenugreek extract mean?
A. Each capsule contains 50 mg of fenugreek seed 10:1 extract, equivalent to 500 mg of dried fenugreek seed. The 10:1 ratio explains the dried seed equivalent behind the concentrated extract amount.
Q. Is Herba® Lactation Support vegan and gluten free?
A. The label icons indicate vegan, non-GMO, and gluten free. The non-medicinal ingredients are cellulose, hypromellose, and L-leucine.
Q. Does this formula contain sunflower lecithin?
A. Yes. Each capsule contains 200 mg of lecithin from Helianthus annuus seed, commonly known as sunflower lecithin.
Q. Is this product made in Canada?
A. Yes. Herba Lactation Support is made in BC Canada.
Q. What does the NPN mean?
A. NPN stands for Natural Product Number. Herba® Lactation Support is NPN licensed by Health Canada under NPN 80146769.
Q. Are there any warnings?
A. The label states: consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or have diabetes. It also states to consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.