The following studies back up NOURISH ingredients for lactation support.
Fenugreek Extract
Feeding Effects of Fenugreek Seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) on Lactation Performance, Some Plasma Constituents and Growth Hormone Level in Goats
In this animal study, researchers found that goats fed fenugreek produced more milk, possibly through the means of growth hormone stimulation.
Role of Garlic and Fenugreek during Gestation and Lactation : A Review
According to this research, “It can be concluded that garlic and fenugreek have favorable role not only in adults but also in the developing fetus due to their high antioxidant level and ability to pass the placenta.”
The Effect of Herbal Tea Containing Fenugreek Seed on the Signs of Breast Milk Sufficiency in Iranian Girl Infants
In Iran, 28% of cases where breastfeeding is terminated early involve milk insufficiency.
Organic Moringa
A double-blind, randomized controlled trial on the use of malunggay (Moringa oleifera) for augmentation of the volume ofbreastmilk among non-nursing mothers of preterm infants
This double-blind study was performed on 68 postpartum mothers. Capsules containing 250 mg of moringa were tested against a placebo. The researchers discovered that the supplement increased milk production on postpartum days 4 and 5 following preterm delivery.
Fennel Seed Extract
The Effect of Herbal Tea Containing Fennel Seed on Breast Milk Sufficiency Signs and Growth Parameters of Iranian Infants
This study looked into whether fennel seed was able to increase breast milk sufficiency, and was performed at the Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Breast milk sufficiency signs improved with the use of a fennel seed herbal tea.
Galactagogue Herbs: A Qualitative Study And Review
This review paper provides some anecdotal evidence to support the use of fennel seed while breastfeeding.
Milk Thistle Extract
Effect of Silitidil, a Standardized Extract of Milk Thistle, on the Serum Prolactin Levels in Female Rats
“14-day treatment with Silitidil (25–200 mg/kg, per os), a standardized extract of Silybum marianum fruits (milk thistle), increased, in a dose dependent manner, the serum prolactin levels in female rats.”
Lemon Balm Extract
Efficacy of a standardized extract of Matricariae chamomilla L., Melissa officinalis L. and tyndallized Lactobacillus acidophilus (HA122) in infantile colic: An open randomized controlled trial
This study suggests that lemon balm could be useful in treating infant colic.
Chamomile Extract
Efficacy of herbal tea preparation in infantile colic
Chamomile was also included in the herbal tea study which provided evidence to support lemon balm for the treatment of colic.