
The Use of Beer as a Galactagogue, historically and today
Beer is made from barley, malt, hops and water. Its use as a galactagogue is disputed. I clear up the confusion in this article on its historic use and the how it can be used today.
by Hilary Jacobson | May 1, 2022 | galactagogue, Lactogenic Diet
Beer is made from barley, malt, hops and water. Its use as a galactagogue is disputed. I clear up the confusion in this article on its historic use and the how it can be used today.
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