Does anyone have any tips on any possible ways to decrease lipase in breastmilk other than scalding the milk? After doing some research I learned the soapy aftertaste in my milk is a result of increased levels of an enzyme called lipase. I was wondering if anyone knew if diet modifications or supplements could help decrease this since my 3 month old fusses when this occurs in the milk, although it is reportely safe to still consume. I would appreciate any advice. THanks
Thanks to everyone who responded! It was my first time posting and it was nice to see all the responses. I have decided to pump close to his feeding time in which I get about 10-12 ounces (four times a day) so at least one bottle is fresh and the other scalded. As far as scalding goes- its very simple and only takes about a minute or two to do so on the stove top. Then i just put the milk back in the bottle I pumped in and store in frig. I have not had any funky milk since doing this and I noticed he is finishing more bottles where he used to leave two ounces remaining. I will try the fissh oil supplements though since my hubby has begun taking taking them as per a recommnedation by an internal med doc to improve cardiovascular health. Thanks again!!!
I haven't heard of this development - I'd like to know what causes it also.
My biggest problem with my DS was onion, garlic and the cruciferous family (although egg rolls didn't seem to bother him overly much for some reason?).
Very curious!
Good Luck,
M.
Lipase is the enzyme that breaks down fat. This is just a shot in the dark, but I would guess the types of fat you are eating are out of balance or something... Are you getting plenty of good stuff like extra virgin olive oil, butter, virgin coconut oil, avocados, nuts or nut butter, or dairy and meat from healthy animals? Or do you have either too much greasy food with transfats or else a ton of highly refined vegetable oils like canola, corn, soy...? Do you have enough essential fatty acids? Can you take some fish oil capsules to improve your healthy fat intake? Nordic Naturals is one of the better brands and they have fruit flavored capsules. Fish oil always made my milk more filling, and improved my hormonal outlook on life =)
Without lipase, your baby *might* have a hard time digesting the fat in your milk... but if you must scald, definately choose the stove over the microwave because microwaves are less gentle on nutrients... microwaves have a different frequency that alters molecules.
More sympathy here. I had the same issue. I never bothered storing the milk since I'm a SAHM. Here's what I did when I had to leave baby. The day before I needed the bottle, I woke up before the baby and pumped. I could usually get about 8oz. Baby woke up an hour later and I nursed as often as they wanted that day. The next day, we nursed as usual and left the 8oz bottle with the caregiver, which was enough for two feedings.
This won't work if you need to be away longer or work, but it's great for the occasional getaways.
Good luck!
No good answers for you, just sympathy because I have the same issue. I'm trying to build up my freezer stash for my 4 month old, and have to scald the milk before freezing or it's really disgusting. I'd love to hear some answers if anyone has them - I've done research and haven't come up with any solutions other than scalding. BTW, I scald in the microwave, which is a lot easier and I don't think it does any more damage to the milk than scalding on the stove. Good luck!
