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A '''galactogogue''' is a substance which is used to increase the production of [[milk]] in humans and other animals. It may be synthetic, plant-derived, or [[endogenous]]. |
A '''galactogogue''' is a substance which is used to increase the production of [[milk]] in humans and other animals. It may be synthetic, plant-derived, or [[endogenous]]. |
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(see also galactagogue)
A galactogogue is a substance which is used to increase the production of milk in humans and other animals. It may be synthetic, plant-derived, or endogenous.
Most of those discovered have been found to interact with the dopamine system in such a way to increase the production of prolactin endogenously.
Examples include Domperidone & Metoclopramide (synthetic), sweet potato, silymarin, and fenugreek (plant-derived), and prolactin (endogenous).
References
- PubMed Peer-Reviewed Article on synthetics
- New Zealand government website
- www.pfaf.org
- www.findarticles.com
See also
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