Patient's question:
Doctor, I am a young woman, 23 years old. I am a nursing mother. Recently, eating anything makes me feel very sad, afraid of affecting my milk. Please ask, is lotus root powder a galactagogue or a milk suppressant?Doctor's answer:
Eating lotus root starch does not have the effect of reducing milk production, so it is not opposed to eating lotus root starch during breastfeeding. If you want to increase milk production, you can drink some bone broth and eat more chicken, fish, etc., which can also digest protein. Try to eat less acidic foods, as acidic foods are prone to reducing milk production. Lotus root starch has nothing to do with milk excretion. It is mainly used for clearing heat, detoxifying, and cooling blood. It does not stimulate the prostate, so it is safe for postpartum women to eat lotus root starch and will not affect breast milk. Compared to this condition, friends with the disease should, in addition to necessary treatment, also pay attention to their daily care to ensure a good lifestyle, so that they can overcome the disease as soon as possible.