Traditional for glucose and lactation; can lower blood sugar additively.
TrustedSupp Tier System™ · Tier 3Take as a defined course
Check before you startThis one has documented interactions with medication classes where the consequences are serious. If you take any prescription medicine, run it past a pharmacist before starting.
Evidence strength
38/100Limited
WEAKLIMITEDMODERATESTRONGVERY STRONG
What the evidence supports: glucose markers and lactation support.
This scores how well-supported the claim above is — not how much benefit you personally would get. A high score on a narrow claim does not extend to everything the product is marketed for.
How long to take it
Course-based. Reassess after eight to twelve weeks.
Who it's actually for
Glucose support and breastfeeding supply, with medical guidance.
Safe upper limit
Unverified
No formal limit; 5–10 g seed powder daily in trials
Mild anticoagulant effect at higher doses. Causes a distinctive maple-syrup body odour.