Can eating malt reduce breast milk production?

In general, consuming malt can help suppress lactation, and the specific analysis is as follows:

Malt is rich in active ingredients such as maltase, malic acid, and malt ketone. Among these, maltase can break down lactose in breast milk, reducing the concentration of milk and thereby decreasing milk secretion. Malic acid, malt ketone, and other plant hormones and alkaloid substances have the ability to regulate endocrine function by inhibiting the secretion of prolactin, thus producing a milk-suppressing effect. It is recommended to use roasted malt: boil it in water, add an appropriate amount of brown sugar, bring to a boil in a pot, strain out the residue, and drink the liquid to fully achieve its milk-reducing effect.

During the weaning period, women should maintain a light diet and may consume foods such as bitter melon, leeks, and sweet potatoes, which can effectively reduce milk production. In addition, high-protein and high-fat foods such as meat, eggs, and peanuts may promote milk secretion and are therefore not conducive to weaning; their consumption should be avoided as much as possible.