Fawn's SP recommendation- Questions
March 21 2007 at 11:22 PM kat (Login BObabe)
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As a 2nd time rounder with BB, I noticed that Botanical Beauty site suggestion is to add 5000mg SP. She did say to start at 500 and ramp up to this ammount, however, being an impatient person, I bought pills in 1000mg (750 from berries, 250 from powdered herb), started at 1 pill -felt fine. next day 2 pills- again fine... I've been holding at 4000mg/day now for 2 weeks and was wondering if my assumption (yes, an ass out of u & me!) that this progression is to make sure you can handle it- not getting ill or cranky- or if I'm messing up my chances of optimum success by going to so high a dose so soon.
Asking a little late, I know, but was looking for some feedback before I add the last 1000. I'm a bit of a twit by times!
This has been on my brain as I look at others' programs and I see that SP doses are considerably lower than what I've been up to.
If it matters, I haven't noticed that I'm gaining the much talked about weight that many attribute to SP.
Any opinions?
kat
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scottl
(no login) Re: Fawn's SP recommendation- Questions March 21 2007, 11:40 PM
Ummmm...
I wish I could help you out on this one. Have you noticed any increase in breast size since adding SP. How much have you gained since you started on the SP?
ScottL
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sandy
(Login sandy111)
SENIOR MEMBER SP March 21 2007, 11:43 PM
Hi Kat.U know I think u should lower ur doses again and start once again.This is beacuse I think we should start with low doses for our body to react to the material and stimulate growth. when it adapts to the dose it won't be affected by it anymore(less growth)then u increase the dose inorder to stimulate it once again.What u did is give ur body the high dose at very small time,so what would u do when ur body adapts to that dose and ur growth slows.U can not increase the dose anymore.This is just a theory but I believe from my heart it is true.Start at a moderate dose and wait for results,when u don't see growth increase the dose a little,but don't do that all at once.I know it is a long paragraph,But i am trying to make it clear.I don't even know if after all this I make sence.LOL.Good luck
SANDY
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kat
(Login BObabe) SP March 22 2007, 1:18 AM
Makes good sense, Sandy, and I thank you for your clarity. It's what I needed to hear. Sooooooo need to learn patience......I'll drop it back and see how it goes.
You need never apologize for giving a lengthy answer!
Scottl, I've only been at the SP for just over 3 weeks (2 months on BB) and I'll be entering Luteal phase (2nd half of cycle) in a couple days, which is normally when I get the swelling thing. Really too early to know for sure but things are much firmer and filling out...(breastfeeding is awesome, but leaves a bit of catch up to look after before the "Bloom"). I'mm getting lots of tingle, on a regular basis. It seems whenever I am still, and just think about them growing, they start to tingle as if on command. Kinda creepy, mostly cool!
Will let you know as soon as there's something to really brag about!
kat
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ScottL
(no login) Re: Fawn's SP recommendation- Questions March 22 2007, 2:27 AM
Hi Kat.
That is very interesting cause I have been noticing the same thing as far as thinking about my breast and then all of a sudden I feel the pain or tingles... It just really goes to show us all that the breast and brain are connected so much more than we could ever imagine... well that is any part of our body. Also, I breastfed ~5 girls~ so if this stuff really works I am going to let the whole world know!!!!
Oh! sounds like she gave some good advice about the SP. It will just take a little time.
Take Care,
ScottL
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Anonymous
(Login fawnmarie) Re: Fawn's SP recommendation- Questions April 1 2007, 6:52 PM
The standard dosage for saw palmetto is 3,000, but you can go higher if you're androgen dominant.
I think you're fine at 4,000 - and it sounds like you did a fine job of ramping up. Everyone is different. Stay at 4 for a couple of weeks.
It's really important for you to watch those temps, too. Honest.
Remember, it really does take some time for new cells to grow and then divide and grow. Patience is a real virtue here. I am considered a very fast grower, and it took about 4.5 months for me to gain a cup size, and that was after nursing two kids (the process is faster for women who have had children).
I have only heard of one woman having side effects with saw palmetto, but either way, you don't want to take more than you need. The only real reason for high doses is if you're androgen dominant.
Fawn
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ka(therine)
(Login BObabe) Fawn's SP recommendation- Questions April 1 2007, 11:34 PM
Thanks for responding, Fawn! And good to get some clarification re: SP. Will Hold the fort were I am for a while.
I understand the Body Temp importance in regards to T3 activity and growth (somewhat) .Are there any other concerns if getting the temp up proves very difficult, aside from growing difficulties?
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Anonymous
(Login fawnmarie) Re: Fawn's SP recommendation- Questions April 1 2007, 11:37 PM
Pretty much any of the other symptoms of repressed thyroid function - fatigue, depression, weight gain.
It's a good idea to monitor temps regularly on a BE program.
Fawn
katherine
(Login BObabe) Thanks Fawn! April 1 2007, 11:50 PM
Thank you again, and I just found you'd already answered this question on the Pituitary glandular thread!
Your wisdom and experience are a blessing to us!
