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A 36-year-old female asked:

is it safe to take lecithin supplement (soy lecithin) to prevent clogged duct while i am breastfeeding?

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Dr. Fidias De Leonanswered

Nuclear Medicine 21 years experience

Yes: It is safe to take while breastfeeding.

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