L-Arginine and Chocolate
by Joe

I have found a few things in regards to L-Arginine, chocolate and breastfeeding:

The amino acid *L-Arginine taken at doses of 2-6 grams at bed time can help increase Prolactin (a hormone, produced by the pituitary gland, that controls lactation). L-Arginine also helps produce **HGH, human growth hormone.  HGH is often left out of information on inducing lactation due to the fact most sources address breasfeeding babies.  However, HGH is of great benefit to both adult partners.

*L-Arginine: Helps achieve maximum sexual performance, assists males with stronger, larger erections, assists females by enlarging the clitoris and making it more responsive, increases sensitivity to the penis or clitoris by maintaining blood flow for orgasms.

**HGH (Human Growth Hormone) is believed to be the controlling hormone of many functions and benefits associated with youth, such as vitality, smooth skin, energy and resilience. HGH is naturally produced in the pituitary gland of the brain.

Research indicates that by increasing the natural amount of HGH in the system, the body may be able to reverse some symptoms associated with aging, like weight gain, loss of lean muscle, wrinkles, bone density, sexual drive and more. Although it is not clinically proven, HGH is sometimes referred to as the fountain of youth hormone.

Chocolate as well, helps in the production of Oxytocin or what is also termed "The hormone of love".  Oxytocin stimulates milk ejection during lactation, uterine contraction during birth, and is released during sexual orgasm in both men and women. It is one of the primary reasons why chocolate is very popular amongst lovers and women with PMS.  Once again, babies can't digest it, so it is deleted from most information in regards to breastfeeding.

On an altogether different note: I have found this formula in an old herbal book for increasing milk:  4 parts Fennel, 3 parts Fenugreek, 2 parts Milk Thistle, 2 parts Nettle and one part Hops.

I hope you will find this information helpful.

Good luck!

Joe
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