Composition for improving lactation

Abstract

Disclosed is a novel composition effective to improve lactation and milk production in an animal. In some embodiments the composition comprises a fiber-depleted fraction derived from fenugreek in combination with additives that synergistically improve the effective of the composition. Additives that enhance the effect of the fenugreek fraction can include apple cider vinegar, fennel seed powder, saw palmetto berry extract, kelp powder, and methylsulfonylmethane.

1 . A pharmacologically active composition derived from fenugreek, and effective to improve lactation in a vertebrate, the composition comprising:
 a fiber-depleted fenugreek fraction; and   at least one additive, wherein the at least one additive acts synergistically with the fiber-depleted fenugreek fraction to improve lactation.   
     
     
         2 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the fiber-depleted fenugreek fraction comprises at about 70-75% (w/w) of the composition. 
     
     
         3 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one additive comprises at least one of fennel seed powder, apple cider vinegar, Saw Palmetto berry extract, kelp powder, and methylsulfonylmethane. 
     
     
         4 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one additive comprises:
 about 1-4% (w/w) apple cider vinegar;   about 10-14% (w/w) fennel seed powder;   about 1-4% Saw Palmetto berry extract;   about 1-4% (w/w) kelp powder; and   about 3-7% methylsulfonylmethane (w/w).   
     
     
         5 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the composition is pre-packaged in a single ration form. 
     
     
         6 . The composition of  claim 4 , wherein the single ration form comprises from about 0.1 lb to about 0.2 lb of the composition. 
     
     
         7 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the composition if effective to improve lactation in the animal, without causing a significant increase in somatic cell counts, as compared to somatic cell counts in an animal not fed the composition. 
     
     
         8 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the composition is effective to improve lactation in the animal, without causing a substantial change in milk composition, as compared to milk composition in an animal not fed the composition.