Breastfeeding

1. Breastfeeding protects against cardiovascular disease in humans.

   Reviewafter hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

   Lactation as a targeted intervention for hypertensive disorders in pregnancy: understanding the cardioprotective relationship · Expert review of cardiovascular therapy · 15 Sep 2026

Cardiovascular disease →

1. Breastfeeding increases HDL-C in humans (73.9 vs 63.0 mg/dL, P < .001).

   Humansprior gestational diabetes6 to 9 weeks post partumfemalesn = 470

   Breastfeeding Intensity and Early Postpartum Lipid Profiles Among Women With Prior Gestational Diabetes · JAMA network open · 3 Aug 2026

HDL-C →

1. Breastfeeding decreases LDL-C:HDL-C ratio in humans (AOR 0.27, 95% CI 0.15-0.49).

   Humansprior gestational diabetes6 to 9 weeks post partumfemalesn = 470

   Breastfeeding Intensity and Early Postpartum Lipid Profiles Among Women With Prior Gestational Diabetes · JAMA network open · 3 Aug 2026

LDL-C:HDL-C ratio →

1. Breastfeeding lowers the risk of premature cardiovascular events in humans (aHR 0.66, 95% CI 0.49-0.89).

   Humans>16 monthsfemales

   Association Between Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy, Lifestyle Factors, and Premature Cardiovascular Events · JACC. Advances · 31 Aug 2026

Premature cardiovascular events →

1. Breastfeeding lowers the risk of hypertriglyceridemia in humans (AOR 0.25, 95% CI 0.13-0.51).

   Humansprior gestational diabetes6 to 9 weeks post partumfemalesn = 470

   Breastfeeding Intensity and Early Postpartum Lipid Profiles Among Women With Prior Gestational Diabetes · JAMA network open · 3 Aug 2026

Hypertriglyceridemia →