Does Jinyou’er really promote lactation?

“Jinyou’er” commonly refers to lactic acid bacillus tablets. These tablets can promote digestion and may provide some assistance in increasing breast milk production. Medications should only be used under the guidance of a physician. A detailed explanation follows:

After childbirth, women often experience weakened gastrointestinal function, making them prone to indigestion, abdominal distension, and food stagnation—conditions that impair the body’s absorption and utilization of essential nutrients such as proteins and vitamins. Inadequate nutrient intake and absorption may lead to deficiency of qi and blood, thereby hindering breast milk synthesis and secretion. Lactic acid bacillus tablets help increase beneficial gut bacteria while inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria, thus stabilizing intestinal digestive function, enhancing dietary nutrient absorption efficiency, ensuring adequate nutritional reserves for milk synthesis, and fostering a favorable internal physiological environment—all of which collectively support improved lactation.

In daily life, maintaining a regular, light diet is recommended. Consume ample soups and high-quality protein sources to ensure balanced nutrition. Establish consistent breastfeeding habits—regularly emptying the breasts on schedule helps stimulate continuous milk production by the mammary glands. Additionally, prioritize sufficient sleep and emotional stability, and engage in moderate physical activity to promote metabolism and circulation of qi and blood—thereby supporting normal lactation and facilitating postpartum recovery.