Evaluation of consumption of a horchata analogue drink with alpha-linolenic acid in Honduran nursing mothers
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https://doi.org/10.29105/respyn24.2-851Keywords:
infant, breastfeeding, flax, femaleAbstract
Introduction: Essential fatty acids are key to maternal and infant health, but their consumption is limited. Objective: To evaluate in nursing mothers the consumption of a horchata analog drink (HAD) based on a powdered mixture of cashew, sesame, rice, ayote seed, sugar, cinnamon and flaxseed, to increase its content of apha-linolenic acid (ALA). Material and method: Descriptive study with 24 volunteer nursing mothers, with infants aged 1 to 3 months. They consumed HAD, previously sensorially evaluated, preparing 30 g of mixture (156 kcal/serving,2.2 g ALA) in 220 ml milk and/ or water for four weeks. Three educational sessions on breastfeeding (BF) and maternal-infant well-being. Data were collected on consumption, perceived effects on BF and maternal-infant well-being. Results: 96% of the mothers reported that they “liked” and “liked very much” the HAD. To prepare it, 42% used whole milk and 17% used water. 71% consumed it at breakfast/snack. 92% perceived an increase in breast milk production, 42% better mood, 54% more active babies. No adverse effects were reported. Conclusion: The HAD was favorably appreciated; it is recommended to validate it in maternal and infant health.
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