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Hello doctor. The doctor asked me, I am currently breastfeeding (the baby is 18 months old, eats rice, he only feeds before going to bed at night). Can I take Collagen and Vitamin C as functional foods while breastfeeding? For example, drink Collagen, Adiva's skin-beautifying water or Neuglow C effervescent tablets or vitamin C and Collagen supplements in the form of functional foods. Does collagen supplementation while breastfeeding as well as Vitamin C affect the milk supply that the baby is nursing? Does it affect the development or digestive system of the baby or not? Thank you doctor.
Le Thi My Huyen (Ho Chi Minh)
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Hello,
These functional foods do not affect milk supply and child development. However, you should supplement collagen while breastfeeding from collagen-rich foods such as salmon, eggs, soybeans... and foods high in Vitamin C that stimulate natural collagen production in the body such as oranges, strawberries, blueberries...
If you can, go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System nationwide, the nearest place for a more detailed examination and consultation by a qualified doctor.
Thank you for asking if you can take Collagen and Vitamin C as functional foods while breastfeeding. Best regards.
Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
Answered by Pharmacist Nguyen Thu Giang - Clinical Pharmacist - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
