Product Description

Femaltiker Plus Caramel Flavor 12 Sachets

Femaltiker Plus is a dietary supplement that supports a woman's body during lactation, especially in the initial stage. It is a product intended for breastfeeding women, whose ingredients help induce or maintain lactation1, including during the stress associated with inducing lactation2. It is also used as a dietary supplement to maintain the quality of breast milk3. Femaltiker® plus is a barley malt-based product. Its formula has been additionally enriched with choline and nutrients such as folates (folic acid and calcium L-methylfolate - FolActiv®) and vitamins B6 and B12, which nourish a woman's body. These ingredients pass into breast milk, affecting its quality and nutritional value for the baby3. Femaltiker® plus is a product with clinically proven efficacy4, covered by the NQS program guaranteeing the safety and highest quality of NutroPharma products. The tested product meets the requirements for food safety and quality in terms of microbiological, heavy metal, and active ingredient analyses performed in the accredited Eurofins laboratory. The product is recommended by the Bank Mleka Kobiecego Foundation.

What does femaltiker® plus contain – ingredient properties:

• Short-malted barley malt – the barley malt contained in femaltiker® plus is briefly malted to contain as many nutrients as possible. The malting process increases the bioavailability of the proteins and carbohydrates contained in the barley malt. Short-malting reduces the degradation of the beta-glucan contained in the barley. Only this special formula and its appropriate technological preparation allow for obtaining barley malt with a more digestible and available, and therefore richer, nutritional composition. Barley malt is known for its milk-promoting properties; its use as a lactation support is considered good lactation practice by experts.1 femaltiker® was listed in the Expert Group's Position Paper on Nutritional Recommendations for Lactating Women (2023) as a lactation-stimulating preparation, the effectiveness of which was confirmed by the results of a clinical study.5
• Folic acid - FolActiv® - an adequate supply of folates in the diet, including during lactation, contributes to normal blood production. Research shows that 90% of women aged 20-74 do not consume the recommended amount of folic acid.6
5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) is the main form of folate storage in the human body, and therefore the predominant form of folate in human milk.
• Choline - supports the development of the child's nervous system.7
It also has the potential to modify the nutritional value of milk and influence its quantity.8 Choline passes preferentially into breast milk, and its dietary intake is reflected in the amount of this nutrient in the milk. The recommended daily intake of choline for breastfeeding mothers is 550 mg per day9, and research indicates that the average dietary intake of choline by women is lower than recommended6. Vitamin B6 - is an important component in the diet of breastfeeding women, and studies of this nutrient intake in a group of women indicate that up to 30% of them may not consume adequate amounts of it6, which also affects the concentration of this vitamin in breast milk. Increasing vitamin B6 intake in the diet results in an increase in its concentration in milk. Vitamin B12 - is a component that affects the child's development process, and as a source of methyl residues (together with choline, vitamin B6, and folate), it is important for DNA reading10. Research indicates that 50% of women may not consume adequate amounts of it in their diet.6 Its concentration in human milk is highest in colostrum, and then decreases during the first few months of lactation.11.
• Vitamins B6, B12, folic acid, and choline are components with epigenetic potential – they pass into breast milk and thus shape the child's long-term development and health.
• Lemon balm extract – has a soothing and calming effect in states of irritability and emotional tension.2

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Recommended daily intake:

• Take 1-2 sachets daily with a meal. Your doctor or lactation specialist may recommend a different way of using the product.
• It is recommended to take femaltiker® plus 30 minutes to 1 hour before planned feeding/expressing.
• Wash your hands before preparing the solution. Use clean utensils. Pour the powder from the sachet into a glass or mug, dissolve in approximately 150 ml of milk (cold or warm) and mix thoroughly. Stir until the powder is completely dissolved.
• The product's use is adapted to the individual nutritional requirements of a breastfeeding woman: in the case of an allergy or intolerance to cow's milk, other plant-based drinks can be used, such as barley, soy, rice, oat, spelt, or water. The preparation can also be mixed with natural or flavored yogurt.
• A supplement to be consumed with various types of dishes or meals.
• Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

How to use Femaltiker Plus?

• The product can be taken throughout breastfeeding, i.e., at the beginning to initiate lactation, and during breastfeeding to stimulate milk production and regulate its amount.
• It is recommended to start using the preparation from the second day after delivery if there is no milk supply. The minimum duration of use is 12 days, however, there are no contraindications to longer use or occasional use in the event of so-called lactation crises. Discontinuation of the preparation depends on obtaining the amount of milk that ensures the continuation of exclusive breastfeeding.

Storage conditions:

• the dietary supplement should be stored out of the reach of small children,
• the preparation should be stored at a temperature below 25 °C,
• protect from light and moisture.

Warnings and precautions:

• the dietary supplement cannot be used as a substitute for a varied diet,
• do not take the dietary supplement if you are allergic to any of its ingredients,
• the preparation is intended for adults,
• the product contains cereals which are a source of gluten (from barley malt).

Net quantity:

12 sachets.

Data on the marketing authorisation holder:
NUTROPHARMA Sp. z o.o.
ul. Jedności 10A
05-506 Lesznowola