Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Golden Polypody? Is Golden Polypody safe for nursing mother and child? Does Golden Polypody extracts into breast milk? Does Golden Polypody has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Golden Polypody influence milk supply or can Golden Polypody decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Golden Polypody lactation summary

Golden Polypody is safe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Golden Polypody is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Golden Polypody is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Golden Polypody does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Golden Polypody 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 Golden Polypody usage in lactation

Extracts obtained from rhizomes of ferns, which are called fernblock or “anapses”, contain calagualin and polypodin, and have been traditionally used in Central and South America as a cure of many conditions. Although some have reported a photo-protective and anti-inflammatory effect definitive evidence is lacking. Mild side effects like gastric irritation and sedation are recognized but no toxicity has been reported. Sedative effect of anti-hypertension and cardiotonic drugs as well as other plants may be increased when taken with this substance. This precludes its use with the latter medication, or, at higher dose than recommended especially by nursing mothers.
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