Do chia seeds affect breast milk? (University of Oklahoma)
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study is testing whether eating chia seeds (a nutrient-rich seed) changes the makeup of your breast milk. If you qualify, you'll add chia seeds to your diet and we'll check your milk samples to see if it benefits you or your baby.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old when your baby is born.
- You had a BMI (body mass index) over 25 before pregnancy.
- You had a single baby (not twins) and gave birth vaginally.
- You plan to breastfeed your baby for at least three months.
- You are not taking certain medications (like antibiotics, heartburn drugs, or antidepressants).
- You did not take chia seed supplements during pregnancy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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