For women who are troubled by galactorrhea, some nutritional changes may make a
difference.  A 1976 study by E. McIntosh in J. Clin. Endocrin. Metab. found
that vitamin B6 alone could eliminate galactorrhea.  Magnesium, vitamin E, and
flax oil may also be helpful; reducing caffeine and sugar intake is
recommended as well.  Anecdotally, other natural family planning teachers have
reported success in reducing or eliminating galactorrhea with a vitamin
supplement called Optivite, which is unusually high in vitamin B6.  (I have no
financial stake whatsoever in this product.)  This information comes from a
book called _Fertility, Cycles and Nutrition_ by Marilyn Shannon.  (I also have
no financial interest in this book.)

Jamie Smith
LLLL and NFP teacher in Edinburgh

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