Is Chromium Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Chromium? Is Chromium safe for nursing mother and child? Does Chromium extracts into breast milk? Does Chromium has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Chromium influence milk supply or can Chromium decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Chromium lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Chromium is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Chromium is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Chromium does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Chromium 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 Chromium usage in lactation
Heavy metal that in its trivalent oxidative states (3+) has a great nutritional value since it acts as a trace element (trace element) that enhances the action of insulin and is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Meat, seafood, brewer's yeast, whole grains and nuts (especially walnuts), among others, are very rich in chromium. The recommended intake in nursing mothers is 45 micrograms daily (Ares Segura 2015). The average concentration of chromium in breast milk is 1 nanogram / mL, ranging between 0.2 and 7 ng / mL and is independent of plasma levels and maternal daily intake (Kumpulainen 1980, Anderson 1993, Mohamedshah 1998). With a varied and balanced diet not mineral supplements are needed. Excessive intake of chromium can cause skin problems in infants (Adachi 2007). No increased concentrations of chromium in milk or problems in breastfed by mothers with hip containing chromium in its composition (Nelis 2013, Oppermann 2015) Not to be confused with states hexavalent (6+) industrial and irritating, toxic and carcinogenic effects (see tab chromic acid or chromium trioxide).
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