Effects of Fenugreek, Ginger, and Turmeric Supplementation on Human Milk Volume and Nutrient Content in Breastfeeding Mothers: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial

Bumrungpert, Akkarach; Somboonpanyakul, Promluck; Pavadhgul, Patcharanee; Thaninthranon, Siriporn

doi:10.1089/bfm.2018.0159

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“…Fenugreek, which is a seed belonging to the pea family, has several medicinal properties, including galactagogue effects [ 246 ]. For example, fenugreek contains chemical compounds such as flavonoids, terpenoids, and saponins (diosgenin), which are known phytoestrogens that enhance milk production by stimulating the anterior pituitary gland to increase prolactin [ 247 , 248 ]. Other compounds, such as silymarin (active extract of milk thistle) may also have a galactagogic effect.…”

Section: Nutritional Interventionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Sylimarin increased prolactin levels in female rats [ 251 ] and sows [ 252 ]. Ginger, a spice that is believed to increase blood circulation and consequently vasodilatation, may also improve milk production [ 248 ]. It has also been observed that adding phytogenic actives (PA) to the sow’s diet during late gestation increases IgG in milk [ 253 ], and during gestation and lactation, and can increase protein content in colostrum and fat content in milk [ 254 ].…”

Section: Nutritional Interventionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Management and Feeding Strategies in Early Life to Increase Piglet Performance and Welfare around Weaning: A Review

Blavi

Solà-Oriol

Llonch

et al. 2021

Animals

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The performance of piglets in nurseries may vary depending on body weight, age at weaning, management, and pathogenic load in the pig facilities. The early events in a pig’s life are very important and may have long lasting consequences, since growth lag involves a significant cost to the system due to reduced market weights and increased barn occupancy. The present review evidences that there are several strategies that can be used to improve the performance and welfare of pigs at weaning. A complex set of early management and dietary strategies have been explored in sows and suckling piglets for achieving optimum and efficient growth of piglets after weaning. The management strategies studied to improve development and animal welfare include: (1) improving sow housing during gestation, (2) reducing pain during farrowing, (3) facilitating an early and sufficient colostrum intake, (4) promoting an early social interaction between litters, and (5) providing complementary feed during lactation. Dietary strategies for sows and suckling piglets aim to: (1) enhance fetal growth (arginine, folate, betaine, vitamin B12, carnitine, chromium, and zinc), (2) increase colostrum and milk production (DL-methionine, DL-2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutanoic acid, arginine, L-carnitine, tryptophan, valine, vitamin E, and phytogenic actives), (3) modulate sows’ oxidative and inflammation status (polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E, selenium, phytogenic actives, and spray dried plasma), (4) allow early microbial colonization (probiotics), or (5) supply conditionally essential nutrients (nucleotides, glutamate, glutamine, threonine, and tryptophan).

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Section: Nutritional Interventionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Nutritional Interventionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Management and Feeding Strategies in Early Life to Increase Piglet Performance and Welfare around Weaning: A Review

Blavi

Solà-Oriol

Llonch

et al. 2021

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“…It was reported in humans that a mixture of ginger, a spice that is believed to increase blood circulation, and fenugreek, a spice known to enhance prolactin levels by stimulating the anterior pituitary gland, may improve milk yield by around 49% (Bumrungpert et al, 2018). Farmer et al (2014) have reported that silymarin increased prolactin levels in sows.…”

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Phytogenic actives supplemented in hyperprolific sows: effects on maternal transfer of phytogenic compounds, colostrum and milk features, performance and antioxidant status of sows and their offspring, and piglet intestinal gene expression

Reyes-Camacho

Vinyeta²,

Pérez

et al. 2020

Journal of Animal Science

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Phytogenic actives (PA) are plant-derived natural bioactive compounds that may promote livestock health and well-being, as well as improve growth performance and production efficiency. The current study aims to evaluate their effects on sows and their offspring. Eighty-one hyperprolific sows (up to parity 7) were assigned to 3 experimental treatments. Control sows were offered a nonsupplemented diet during gestation and lactation, and treated sows were fed the control diet supplemented with 1 g/kg of a blend of PA (BPA) in lactation (L) or during gestation and lactation (GL). An evaluation was made of placental and milk maternal transfer of these BPA and colostrum–milk features, sows and piglets antioxidant status, reproductive performance (litter size), body weight (BW) changes, weaning-estrus interval, and litter performance. Finally, piglet´s jejunum gene expression was measured. The BPA supplementation during gestation (GL) increased the number of piglets born alive (P = 0.020) and reduced (P < 0.05) the newborn piglets BW, while there were no differences among treatments on the suckling (day 20) and weaned (day 7) piglets BW (P > 0.05). Dietary phytogenic volatile compounds reached GL placental fluid, and milk of L and GL sows (P < 0.05). Moreover, colostrum protein in GL and milk fat content in L and GL were increased (P < 0.05). Milk of GL showed inhibitory activity against Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus (P < 0.05). Antioxidant status of GL sows showed an enhanced (P < 0.05) of catalase (CAT) and total antioxidant capacity levels at early gestation (day 35), whereas higher levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) enzymes at late gestation (day 110). Likewise, GL newborn piglets showed higher CAT levels, whereas both CAT and SOD levels in suckling piglets, as well as CAT, SOD, and GSH-Px in weaned piglets, were increased in L and GL (P < 0.05). Jejunum messenger ribonucleic acid abundance of suckling piglets in L and GL groups showed overexpression of barrier function MUC2, digestive enzyme IDO, and immune response PPARGC-α, TNF-α, TGF-β1, and IL-10 genes (P < 0.05). In conclusion, dietary BPA supplementation in hyperprolific sows increased the litter size (born alive) and improved the composition and bioactivity of colostrum and milk, besides, modified the antioxidant status of sows and their offspring, as well as the suckling piglets gut health gene expression. Several BPA volatile compounds were prenatal and postnatal maternally transferred (placental fluid and milk).

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“…As an alternative to pharmaceutical products, several complementary and alternative techniques could be used as galactagogues [ 12 ]. Herbal medicines and techniques including herbal compression, herbal supplements, and herbal teas containing ginger, stinging nettle, fenugreek, or turmeric, are effective for promoting breast milk production without adverse effects [ 13 – 16 ]. In Thailand, numerous traditional galactagogues, including banana flower, lemon basil, Thai basil, bottle gourd, and pumpkin, have significant correlations with increased breast milk volume [ 17 ].…”

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Efficacy of Wang Nam Yen herbal tea on human milk production: A randomized controlled trial

Saejueng¹,

Nopsopon

Wuttikonsammakit

et al. 2022

PLoS ONE

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Background Insufficient milk production is a common problem affecting breastfeeding women, in particular following Cesarean delivery. Wang Nam Yen herbal tea is a promising traditional Thai medicine used by postpartum women to stimulate milk production, as an alternative to pharmaceutical galactagogues. We aimed to compare the efficacy of Wang Nam Yen herbal tea, domperidone, and placebo, in increasing milk production in mothers who underwent Cesarean delivery. Methods Women who underwent uncomplicated cesarean delivery at Sunpasitthiprasong Hospital were randomized into three groups. The participants received the treatments daily for three consecutive days. The primary outcome was breast milk volume at 72 hours after delivery. Secondary outcomes were pregnancy and neonatal outcomes, adverse events, and participant satisfaction. Results Of the 1,450 pregnant women that underwent cesarean delivery, 120 women were enrolled. Their mean age and gestational ages were 28.7 years and 38.4 weeks, respectively. Breast milk volume at 72 hours postpartum was significantly different among the three groups (p = 0.030). The post hoc Bonferroni correction indicated a significant difference in breast milk volume between Wang Nam Yen herbal tea group and placebo control group (p = 0.007) while there was no difference between Wang Nam Yen herbal tea group and domperidone group (p = 0.806) and between domperidone group and placebo control group (p = 0.018). There was no difference in pregnancy and neonatal outcomes, adverse events, and participant satisfaction among the three groups. Conclusion Wang Nam Yen herbal tea was effective in augmenting breast milk production at 72 hours postpartum in mothers following cesarean delivery, and there was no evidence that herbal tea and domperidone differed in terms of augmenting breast milk production. Trial registration The study was approved by the institutional review board of Sunpasitthiprasong Hospital (No.061/2559) and was registered TCTR20170811003 with the Thai Clinical Trial Registry.

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Effects of Fenugreek, Ginger, and Turmeric Supplementation on Human Milk Volume and Nutrient Content in Breastfeeding Mothers: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial

Cited by 24 publications

References 13 publications

Management and Feeding Strategies in Early Life to Increase Piglet Performance and Welfare around Weaning: A Review

Management and Feeding Strategies in Early Life to Increase Piglet Performance and Welfare around Weaning: A Review

Phytogenic actives supplemented in hyperprolific sows: effects on maternal transfer of phytogenic compounds, colostrum and milk features, performance and antioxidant status of sows and their offspring, and piglet intestinal gene expression

Efficacy of Wang Nam Yen herbal tea on human milk production: A randomized controlled trial

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