Is Psyllium seed gum Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Psyllium seed gum? Is Psyllium seed gum safe for nursing mother and child? Does Psyllium seed gum extracts into breast milk? Does Psyllium seed gum has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Psyllium seed gum influence milk supply or can Psyllium seed gum decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Psyllium seed gum lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Psyllium seed gum is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Psyllium seed gum is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Psyllium seed gum does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Psyllium seed gum safe in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- Score calculated using the DrLact safety Version 1.2 model, this score ranges from 0 to 8 and measures overall safety of drug in lactation. Scores are primarily calculated using publicly available case studies, research papers, other scientific journals and publically available data.
Answer by Dr. Ru: About Psyllium seed gum usage in lactation
The seeds are used. It contains polysaccharides such as cellulose and mucilage.Mild laxative effect on mechanical absorption of fluids into the bowel. Substance with hypocholestereming and hypoglycemic effect. Widely used plant even during pregnancy.Given its absent intestinal absorption, it does not pass into plasma and therefore fails to appear in the breast milk.Infants of mothers who took Psyllium seed gum have showed no problems at all.
Answer by DrLact: About Psyllium seed gum usage in lactation
Few data are available on Psyllium seed gum use during breastfeeding; however, it is unabsorbed orally. Most authorities consider Psyllium seed gum acceptable to use during breastfeeding.[1][2]
Psyllium seed gum Side Effects in Breastfeeding
Twenty postpartum mothers were given a laxative containing 2.7 grams of plantango (Psyllium seed gum) and senna equivalent to 15 mg of sennosides a and b daily on days 2 to 4 postpartum. Of the 11 infants who were breastfed (extent notstated), none had any loose stools.[3]
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