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Fenugreek, Ginger, and Turmeric Supplementation - Impact on Human Milk Volume in Breastfeeding Mothers

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eMediNexus Editorial    03 December 2018

Low milk volume is a major problem that can give way to nonexclusive breastfeeding. A study published recently in Breastfeeding Medicine evaluated the effects of mixed herbal supplementation, including fenugreek, ginger, and turmeric, on human milk volume and nutrient content. This randomized double-blind controlled trial enrolled 50 exclusively breastfeeding mothers and randomized them into two groups – 25 women in the herbal group received mixed herbal supplementation containing fenugreek, ginger, and turmeric, three capsules three times daily for 4 weeks, while the control group (n = 25) was given a placebo. Anthropometric and dietary data, blood pressure, heart rate, and blood and milk samples were obtained at baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention. Milk volume was measured using a manual breast pump and recorded for 2 days at baseline, week 2, and week 4. Breastfeeding mothers given the herbal supplementation had a 49% increase in milk volume at week 2 and a 103% increase at week 4. These increases were found to be greater than mothers in the placebo group. Mixed herbal supplementation containing fenugreek, ginger, and turmeric was found to increase human milk volume without causing any adverse effects.

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