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. 2022 Jan;43(1):56-62.
doi: 10.4082/kjfm.20.0224. Epub 2022 Jan 20.

Effects of Galohgor Nutraceutical Lactation Cookies on Breast Milk Volume and Lactose Concentration

Katrin Roosita  1 , Bahriyatul Ma'rifah  2 , Naufal Muharam Nurdin  1 , Faisal Anwar  1
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Effects of Galohgor Nutraceutical Lactation Cookies on Breast Milk Volume and Lactose Concentration

Katrin Roosita et al. Korean J Fam Med. 2022 Jan.

Abstract

Background: Galohgor nutraceutical lactation cookies (NLC) contain polyherbal which is believed and consumed by postpartum mothers of Sundanese Ethnic in Indonesia to increase breast milk production. This study was aimed to analyze the effects of NLC cookies on breast milk volume and lactose concentrations of postpartum mothers.

Methods: The experimental study with post-controlled design was conducted. Twenty eligible mother-infant pairs were enrolled and divided into two groups. They were randomly assigned to receive NLC (n=9) or original cookies (ORC, n=11). Each subjects consumed 4 pieces/d of NLC which containing 1 g galohgor nutraceutical powder/ pieces or ORC (without galohgor nutraceutical powder), for 14 days intervention period since the first day of giving birth. The measurement of breast milk production was carried out by baby weighing method using SECA 334 digital baby scale (SECA, Hamburg, Germany). A high-performance liquid chromatography method was used to determine lactose concentrations in breast milk. Data were analyzed by parametric Independent T-test or the nonparametric Mann-Whitney U-test and adjusted analysis of covariance.

Results: NLC significantly increased (P<0.05) breast milk production, as shown by average breast milk volume of NLC compared to ORC, i.e., 557.0 (95% confidence interval [CI], 497.3-616.6) mL/d vs. 435.9 (95% CI, 382.3-489.6) mL/d. This result was supported by lactose concentration in breast milk of mothers who consumed NLC significantly higher (P<0.05), compared to ORC, i.e., 6.03% (95% CI, 5.66%-6.40%) vs. 5.18% (95% CI, 4.85%-5.51%).

Conclusion: NLC which containing galohgor nutraceutical can be recommended to increase breast milk volume and lactose concentration in the early postpartum period.

Keywords: Breast Milk; Galactagogue; Lactose; Nutraceuticals; Postpartum.

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST

No potential conflict of interest relevant to this article was reported.

Figures

Figure. 1.
Figure. 1.
Diagram showing the flow of subjects in Galohgor nutraceutical lactation cookies (NLC) and original cookies (ORC) group.
Figure. 2.
Figure. 2.
Breast milk volume of the intervention groups. Adjusted mean value and lower-upper limits of 95% confidence interval (CI) error bars are presented. Intervention effect was estimated by using adjusted analysis of covariance. The covariates are parity, gestational age, and head circumference of infant. NLC, Galohgor nutraceutical lactation cookies. *P<0.05; significantly higher than original cookies (ORC) group.
Figure. 3.
Figure. 3.
Lactose concentration of the intervention groups. Adjusted mean value and lower-upper limits of 95% confidence interval (CI) error bars are presented. Intervention effect was estimated by using adjusted analysis of covariance. The covariates are parity, water content of breast milk, and carbohydrate intake of mother. NLC, Galohgor nutraceutical lactation cookies. *P<0.05; significantly higher than original cookies (ORC) group.
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