Is Psyllium Husk Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Psyllium Husk? Is Psyllium Husk safe for nursing mother and child? Does Psyllium Husk extracts into breast milk? Does Psyllium Husk has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Psyllium Husk influence milk supply or can Psyllium Husk decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Psyllium Husk lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Psyllium Husk is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Psyllium Husk is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Psyllium Husk does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Psyllium Husk 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 Husk 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 Husk have showed no problems at all.
Answer by DrLact: About Psyllium Husk usage in lactation
Few data are available on Psyllium Husk use during breastfeeding; however, it is unabsorbed orally. Most authorities consider Psyllium Husk acceptable to use during breastfeeding.[1][2]
Psyllium Husk Side Effects in Breastfeeding
Twenty postpartum mothers were given a laxative containing 2.7 grams of plantango (Psyllium Husk) 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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