Galactopoietic

/ɡəˌlæktəpoʊˈɛtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Promoting or stimulating the production and secretion of milk in the mammary glands.

Etymology

From Greek 'gala' (milk) + 'poietic' (making, productive), describing substances or conditions that encourage milk production.

Kelly Says

Doctors use this word for foods and herbs that supposedly boost milk supply—things like oatmeal, brewer's yeast, and fenugreek are called galactopoietic, though science is still figuring out which ones actually work.

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