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Beer and breastfeeding.

B Koletzko1, F Lehner

  • 1Div. Metabolic Diseases and Nutrition, Dr. von Haunersches Kinderspital, University of Munich, Germany.

Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
|November 7, 2000
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Moderate beer consumption may aid breastfeeding initiation by stimulating prolactin. However, alcohol may reduce infant milk intake, suggesting non-alcoholic beer is a safer option for breastfeeding mothers.

Area of Science:

  • Lactation Biology
  • Human Nutrition
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Traditional beliefs suggest moderate beer consumption aids breastfeeding success.
  • Scientific evidence is needed to validate these claims regarding lactogenesis.
  • Beer contains compounds that may influence hormonal and physiological processes related to lactation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the scientific basis for the traditional belief in beer's benefits for breastfeeding.
  • To investigate the physiological mechanisms by which beer might affect lactation.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of beer consumption during the lactation period.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on beer, prolactin secretion, and lactogenesis.
  • Analysis of components in beer, such as barley polysaccharides and alcohol, and their effects.

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  • Examination of existing short-term studies on alcohol consumption and infant milk intake.

    • Main Results:

    • Beer consumption, particularly barley polysaccharides, can stimulate prolactin secretion, potentially enhancing lactogenesis.
    • Non-alcoholic beer may also induce prolactin secretion, independent of alcohol content.
    • Short-term studies indicate that maternal alcohol consumption can reduce infant breast milk intake.
    • Relaxing effects of alcohol and hops are conceivable but lack strong evidence for causal benefits.

    Conclusions:

    • While beer components may stimulate prolactin, evidence for enhanced breastfeeding success is limited.
    • Maternal alcohol consumption during lactation may negatively impact infant milk intake.
    • Non-alcoholic beer is recommended over alcoholic beer for mothers during lactation, despite no documented adverse effects from occasional alcoholic drinks.