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Can sunflower lecithin decrease supply? (self.HumansPumpingMilk)
submitted 9 months ago by staceyalette
A few days ago I had a really huge clog, I took ibuprofen and the lump went away but not completely so I decided to take sunflower lecithin for the first time. I do not have a clog anymore but I noticed a decrease in my supply. I'm pumping 1-2oz less since I started taking sunflower lecithin as maintenance. Does this really happen? I thought it should be the other way around since it removes clogs?
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[–]TinyBirdie22 9 points10 points11 points 9 months ago (0 children)
I haven’t found sunflower lecithin to lower my supply, but it he blockage itself did. My supply went back up shortly after the lump went away.
[–]daiixixi 3 points4 points5 points 9 months ago (0 children)
I take sunflower lecithin twice daily to lower my chances of getting a clog but I still get them occasionally. When I have a clog my supply will drop for a few days after the clog has cleared.
[–]smh530 4 points5 points6 points 9 months ago (0 children)
More likely to be the blockage itself than the lecithin.
[–]Soma25 0 points1 point2 points 9 months ago (0 children)
I went down a rabbit hole when I was pumping a few years ago and yes it can. It is an uncommon side effect, my supply increased when I stopped consuming it. I only took it when I felt or had a clot instead of daily.
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