Lecithin and Bromelain: Natural Relief for Blocked Ducts and Breast Discomfort
Breastfeeding is meant to be a rhythm of nourishment and closeness. Yet for many women, that rhythm is disrupted by pain, swelling, or blocked ducts. Left untreated, these challenges can progress to mastitis — one of the most common reasons women stop breastfeeding earlier than they hoped.
Many mothers today are seeking natural ways to ease breast discomfort and keep milk flowing. This is where lecithin and bromelain come in — two natural allies that help restore comfort and flow.
Lecithin: keeping milk flowing freely
Lecithin is a natural phospholipid found in many foods — and in human milk itself. For years, lactation experts have recommended it to women prone to recurrent blocked ducts.
How it helps:
• Reduces the thickness of milk —making it less “sticky” and easier to flow.
• Acts as an emulsifier — dissolving fat clumps that can block ducts.
• Supports duct health — lowering the risk of blockages that cause pain or inflammation.
Rapeseed lecithin, in particular, has a unique fatty acid profile and higher levels of phosphatidylcholine than soy or sunflower lecithin. Though less known in the Western market, research highlights its potential. Sharing this knowledge means offering women a safe, evidence-based way to support milk flow naturally.
Bromelain: natural relief for breast inflammation
Bromelain is an enzyme extracted from pineapple stems. Traditionally used for digestion, modern research also shows its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
How it helps:
• Eases swelling and discomfort — by calming inflammatory signals.
• Antibacterial action — shown to inhibit Staphylococcus aureus, a bacteria often linked to mastitis.
• Protects breast tissue — by breaking down bacterial biofilms, making infections less persistent.
Bromelain offers gentle relief for breast inflammation while supporting the body’s natural recovery.
Evidence that matters to mothers
Clinical observations show that mothers with blocked ducts, milk stasis, or breast inflammation experienced meaningful improvements with lecithin and bromelain alongside gut microbiome support:
• Breast pain decreased by over 70%within two weeks.
• Areas of firmness in the breast shrank by more than two-thirds.
• By the end of the first week, milk flow was restored in over 90% of women with blockages.
• More than 94% of mothers were able to continue breastfeeding with greater comfort.
Reference: Nehring-Gugulska M, et al. Advances in Neonatology, 2023.
For mothers, these numbers mean something practical: less pain, softer breasts, easier feeds, and the confidence to continue breastfeeding with comfort.
Why we include them in RELEASE FLOW
At AURA, every ingredient is chosen with care and intention. Lecithin and Bromelain are:
• Food-based — naturally recognized by the body.
• Science-backed — supported by clinical and laboratory research.
• Gentle — easing inflammation and supporting milk flow.
• Safe — suitable for women during breastfeeding.
Paired with Zinc — known to support tissue healing, immune strength, and recovery — they create RELEASE FLOW, a natural formula designed to bring comfort and balance when mothers need itmost.
Breastfeeding is both giving and receiving. Mothers give endlessly, and they too deserve care that feels steady, kind, and deeply supportive.
Lecithin and bromelain help restore the body’s natural rhythm — easing discomfort, relieving breast tension, and keeping milk moving freely.
With RELEASE FLOW, our goal was to create something that feels like care itself — a quiet reminder that comfort and breastfeeding can truly belong together.
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