What are the benefits?
Reported Benefits
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Balanced hormones
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Increased energy
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A decrease in stress hormones
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Increased iron levels
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Boosted immunity
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Reduced postpartum bleeding
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Increased oxytocin and bonding with baby
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Enhanced milk production
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Stabilized mood and emotions
Nutrients & Hormones
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Corticotropin releasing hormone: may help reduce stress and can decrease the chances of postpartum depression
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Oxytocin: known as the love hormone, to help with mama/baby bonding
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Prostaglandins: helps shrink the uterus down to pre-pregnancy size
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Interferon: helps ward off infection
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THS: boosts energy levels and helps reduce stress
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Placental opioid enhancing factor: naturally helps combat pain
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Prolactin: promotes lactation and increases milk supply
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Urokinase inhibiting factor and factor Xlll: Controls bleeding and aids in wound healing
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Estrogen- progesterone- testosterone: stabilizes postpartum mood, and can decrease postpartum depression