[Greennectarine]

I'm currently taking SP, fenugreek, wild yam, and maca root. Is it ok to take these everyday consistently, or do I need to cycle them? If so, how? Thank you! =)

[AbiDrew85]

SP is most definitely a constant dose, the rest of it I believe can be and have been cycled in various plans.

I don't think any of them are strong enough to NEED to be, but they can be.

Especially the fenugreek, as your phytoestrogen component probably ought to be taken at a higher dose during luteal than during follicular.

[diana79]

what's sp?

[AbiDrew85]

SP stands for saw palmetto, which is an herb that blocks the reduction of testosterone to the supposed-to-be-male-only form known as dihydrotestosterone. It also has slightly milder effects on blocking testosterone receptors and blocking the production of androgens from further up the synthesis pathway. It also contains a VERY mild and minute dose of a phytoestrogenic chemical.

Generally, it is used as a relatively safe anti-androgen by people who don't want to subject themselves to any of the much harsher stuff out there.

[diana79]

Are there any herbs that should NOT be taken together, or that work better at certain times of the month? I want to take fennel seed, fenugreek, wild yam, maca, and saw palmetto.