Effects · health
Lactation Enhancement
Stimulation of the production and/or secretion of breast milk in lactating women.
- Supplements
- 2
- Practices
- 3
- Habits
- 1
- Stacks
- 1
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Highest probability, strongest evidence
- Fenugreek ExtractSupplementsHighClinicalFenugreek is a well-known galactagogue, widely used by breastfeeding mothers to increase milk supply. While the exact mechanism is not fully understood, it's believed to involve its phytoestrogenic properties.
- Herbalism / PhytotherapyPracticesMediumClinicalSupports and enhances breast milk production in nursing mothers.
- AcupressurePracticesLowClinicalProvides natural support for breast milk production in nursing mothers.
- AcupuncturePracticesLowClinicalMay stimulate the production and secretion of breast milk in lactating mothers, offering support for breastfeeding.
- Adequate Protein IntakeHabitsHighTheoreticalSupports increased breast milk production in lactating mothers, ensuring adequate nutrition for infants.
How we rate evidence
Probability — how likely the effect is to show up
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- High
- Medium
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Evidence — where the data comes from
- Scientific Meta-analyses and randomized trials
- Clinical Clinical trials and practice
- Animal research Animal studies
- People reports User reports and anecdotes
- Theoretical Mechanistic reasoning, not yet tested
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Probability High 2 Medium 1 Low 3
Evidence Clinical 4 People reports 1 Theoretical 1
High probability (2)
- Fenugreek Extract Supplements Clinical
- Adequate Protein Intake Habits Theoretical
Medium probability (1)
- Herbalism / Phytotherapy Practices Clinical
Low probability (3)
- Acupressure Practices Clinical
- Acupuncture Practices Clinical
- Protein Supplements People reports