I have been doing NBE for over 3 weeks, no much I know. The first two weeks everything was great, but this last week I have just been exhausted all day, every day. I feel like I'm sleeping about the same at night, I haven't been a good sleeper since puberty, I've even been on and off Ambien for about 2 years now. But, as I said, I feel like I'm sleeping the same as I was atleast the first 2 weeks. I'm taking FG and fennel, along with a mix of fish, flax, and borage oil. I also take kelp, though not for NBE.

The only change in my diet has been more protein, which I would think would give me more energy over all. I take a multivitamin too.

If anyone has any thoughts or suggestions I would really appreciate it! Yesterday I was barely able to get through my classes, and I'm already desperate for a nap today- it's getting pretty frustrating!

Thanks,
Em

Hi Em,
Yes it could be the herbs. Fenugreek to be specific. One of the effects of fenugreek is to lower blood sugar. Some people feel this as a headache, others might just feel tired.

Try dropping the fenugreek and see if you feel better.

Best wishes,
waxingmoon

Thank you so much, I tend to be a little over dramatic and was starting to think something was really wrong, lol.
If I drop FG should I lower the doses slowly, or is it ok to just quit altogether?

Thanks again!
Em

Hi Em,
You can just stop. There is no need to ramp down. If this is the cause you should feel better in a matter of days if not sooner.

waxingmoon

Yes, drop FG and if you need estrogenic herbs in your program use others like soy, red clover, hops, fennel,...

Thank you both! I will drop it and figure out what else to add.

Em