COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NUTRITIONAL STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING LACTATION IN NIGERIA AND THE USA DOI Creative Commons

Deborah Aanuoluwa Soyombo

International Journal of Applied Research in Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(4), P. 532 - 548

Published: April 10, 2024

This paper seeks to undertake a comparative analysis of the nutritional strategies utilized in Nigeria and United States enhance lactation, with specific focus on dietary approaches supplements. Through an exploration encompassing cultural relevance, regulatory approval, effectiveness, safety these both nations, this study endeavors shed light multifaceted landscape lactation support. In Nigeria, where traditions intertwine practices, conventional enhancement often revolve around consumption foods believed stimulate milk production. Fenugreek seeds, moringa leaves, papaya are commonly incorporated into maternal diets, reflecting longstanding beliefs aimed at bolstering lactation. Additionally, traditional soups stews rich nutrients derived from fish, meats, green leafy vegetables play pivotal role replenishing health postpartum. contrast, exhibits diverse array supplements support influenced by diversity healthcare practices. While there is no prescribed "lactation diet," breastfeeding mothers encouraged maintain well-balanced diet comprising fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, healthy fats. Conversely, States, myriad supplements, including herbal formulations galactagogues, subject oversight agencies such as Food Drug Administration (FDA), ensuring efficacy. By examining frameworks, aims elucidate nuanced nuances commonalities underlying Understanding disparities similarities holds immense potential informing global initiatives enhancing systems addressing needs infants worldwide. Keywords: Lactation, Nutrition, Dietary Approaches, Supplements, Cultural Relevance, Safety.

Language: Английский

Navigating regulatory challenges and safety considerations in lactation supplement development: A Nigeria and US Comparison DOI Creative Commons

Deborah Aanuoluwa Soyombo

World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 18(1), P. 001 - 011

Published: April 7, 2024

Navigating regulatory challenges and ensuring safety in the development of lactation supplements is crucial for meeting needs breastfeeding mothers. This review examines frameworks governing Nigeria US, highlighting key differences similarities, as well strategies product compliance. In Nigeria, landscape characterized by a lack stringent regulations enforcement mechanisms, leading to concerns about quality. contrast, US has well-established framework overseen Food Drug Administration (FDA), which sets strict standards safety, efficacy, labeling. Challenges include limited capacity, inadequate existing regulations, awareness among consumers safety. complex process, high compliance costs, need continuous monitoring efficacy. Strategies strengthening improving raising safe choices. streamlining enhancing post-market surveillance, fostering collaboration between regulators, industry stakeholders, healthcare providers. Overall, navigating require multifaceted approach that addresses gaps, enhances promotes consumer awareness. Collaboration authorities, providers essential ensure are safe, effective, meet mothers US.

Language: Английский

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NATURAL GALACTAGOGUES IN NIGERIA AND THE US: MECHANISMS, EFFICACY, AND SAFETY DOI Creative Commons

Deborah Aanuoluwa Soyombo

International Medical Science Research Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(4), P. 441 - 457

Published: April 10, 2024

Natural galactagogues are substances that believed to promote lactation by increasing milk production in breastfeeding mothers. This review examines the use, scientific evidence, and regulatory status of natural Nigeria US, focusing on their mechanisms, efficacy, safety. In both various have been traditionally used support lactation. These include herbs such as fenugreek, blessed thistle, fennel seed, well foods like oats barley. While these for centuries lactogenic properties, evidence supporting efficacy is limited. Nigeria, traditional healers herbalists often prescribe mothers enhance production. practices deeply rooted cultural beliefs passed down through generations. However, use scarce, safety remain uncertain. also commonly seeking increase supply. some studies suggested certain may effects, overall inconclusive. Additionally, US varies, with being classified dietary supplements others foods. Overall, reflects a historical belief efficacy. more research needed fully understand substances. Regulatory agencies countries should continue monitor provide guidance ensure safe appropriate mothers. Keywords: Natural, Galactagogues, Mechanism, Efficacy, Safety.

Language: Английский

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CONSUMER INSIGHTS AND MARKET TRENDS IN LACTATION SUPPLEMENTS: NIGERIA AND THE US PERSPECTIVE DOI Creative Commons

Deborah Aanuoluwa Soyombo

International Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(4), P. 1103 - 1118

Published: April 10, 2024

This review presents an analysis and comparison of consumer behavior, preferences, market trends in lactation supplements, focusing on Nigeria the US. The study aims to identify key differences similarities expectations, shedding light factors influencing demand for supplements both countries. In Nigeria, cultural beliefs practices play a significant role shaping behavior towards supplements. Traditional remedies herbal preparations are often preferred, reflecting deep-rooted trust natural products. However, there is growing awareness modern driven by increased access information changing lifestyle patterns. contrast, US characterized strong preference science-backed Consumers tend prioritize safety, efficacy, convenience, seeking products that supported clinical evidence regulatory approval. influence healthcare providers online reviews particularly pronounced choices. Despite these differences, several common emerge expectations Both Nigerian consumers value product transparency, clear ingredients, sourcing, manufacturing practices. Additionally, affordability accessibility considerations countries, with affordable readily available. Overall, this highlights complex interplay cultural, economic, By understanding dynamics, manufacturers marketers can tailor their strategies meet evolving needs preferences US. Keywords: Consumer Insights, Market Trend, Lactation, Supplements, Perspective.

Language: Английский

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DIGITAL HEALTH TOOLS FOR BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS: A COMPARATIVE REVIEW BETWEEN NIGERIA AND THE US DOI Creative Commons

Deborah Aanuoluwa Soyombo

International Journal of Applied Research in Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(4), P. 549 - 566

Published: April 10, 2024

This comparative review evaluates and compares the impact adoption of mobile apps digital platforms, including Babyroo, in supporting breastfeeding mothers Nigeria US. Breastfeeding is crucial for infant health development, yet many face challenges require support. Digital tools, such as online offer a promising solution to provide information, guidance, support mothers. US were chosen comparison due their different healthcare systems, cultural norms, levels technological adoption. The examines features, accessibility, effectiveness particularly both countries. findings reveal that tools play significant role particular, offers range features tips, tracking communities connect share experiences. However, these varies between two In Nigeria, where access services limited, like Babyroo can bridge gap essential contrast, US, are more accessible, serve supplement traditional services, offering convenience additional resources Overall, highlights potential globally. it also emphasizes importance context-specific approaches need further research understand settings. Keywords: Health, Tools, Breastfeeding, Mothers, Comparative.

Language: Английский

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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NUTRITIONAL STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING LACTATION IN NIGERIA AND THE USA DOI Creative Commons

Deborah Aanuoluwa Soyombo

International Journal of Applied Research in Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(4), P. 532 - 548

Published: April 10, 2024

This paper seeks to undertake a comparative analysis of the nutritional strategies utilized in Nigeria and United States enhance lactation, with specific focus on dietary approaches supplements. Through an exploration encompassing cultural relevance, regulatory approval, effectiveness, safety these both nations, this study endeavors shed light multifaceted landscape lactation support. In Nigeria, where traditions intertwine practices, conventional enhancement often revolve around consumption foods believed stimulate milk production. Fenugreek seeds, moringa leaves, papaya are commonly incorporated into maternal diets, reflecting longstanding beliefs aimed at bolstering lactation. Additionally, traditional soups stews rich nutrients derived from fish, meats, green leafy vegetables play pivotal role replenishing health postpartum. contrast, exhibits diverse array supplements support influenced by diversity healthcare practices. While there is no prescribed "lactation diet," breastfeeding mothers encouraged maintain well-balanced diet comprising fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, healthy fats. Conversely, States, myriad supplements, including herbal formulations galactagogues, subject oversight agencies such as Food Drug Administration (FDA), ensuring efficacy. By examining frameworks, aims elucidate nuanced nuances commonalities underlying Understanding disparities similarities holds immense potential informing global initiatives enhancing systems addressing needs infants worldwide. Keywords: Lactation, Nutrition, Dietary Approaches, Supplements, Cultural Relevance, Safety.

Language: Английский

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