Could a simple vitamin boost breast milk quality?

NCT ID NCT07508917

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a daily 5-MTHF supplement (a form of folate) is safe and beneficial for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. Thirty-six mother-infant pairs will receive either the supplement or a placebo for six weeks. Researchers will measure changes in breast milk composition, maternal health markers, and infant growth.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid (5-MTHF) dietary supplement

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that 5-MTHF supplements are safe and beneficial for breastfeeding mothers, potentially improving maternal health and infant nutrition.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply widely. The study focuses on biomarkers and safety, not on curing a disease.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Breast Feeding

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Hospital Sant Joan de Deu

    Barcelona, Barcelona, 08950, Spain

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  • Hospital Sant Joan de Déu

    Barcelona, Barcelona, 08950, Spain

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