Chia seeds and breast milk composition study
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how eating chia seeds affects the nutrients in breast milk. If you are a new mother who gave birth vaginally and plan to breastfeed for at least three months, you may be able to join and help us learn more.
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Who can take part
- You were age 18 to 45 when you gave birth
- You had a pre-pregnancy BMI over 25 (overweight or obese)
- You had a single baby (not twins or more) and delivered vaginally
- You plan to breastfeed for at least three months
- You are not taking certain medications (like antibiotics, acid reflux drugs, diabetes meds, pain relievers, statins, or antidepressants)
- You have not taken 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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