Is alpha-Amino-gamma-methylmercaptobutyric acid (VAN) Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use alpha-Amino-gamma-methylmercaptobutyric acid (VAN)? Is alpha-Amino-gamma-methylmercaptobutyric acid (VAN) safe for nursing mother and child? Does alpha-Amino-gamma-methylmercaptobutyric acid (VAN) extracts into breast milk? Does alpha-Amino-gamma-methylmercaptobutyric acid (VAN) has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can alpha-Amino-gamma-methylmercaptobutyric acid (VAN) influence milk supply or can alpha-Amino-gamma-methylmercaptobutyric acid (VAN) decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
alpha-Amino-gamma-methylmercaptobutyric acid (VAN) lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for alpha-Amino-gamma-methylmercaptobutyric acid (VAN) is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of alpha-Amino-gamma-methylmercaptobutyric acid (VAN) may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that alpha-Amino-gamma-methylmercaptobutyric acid (VAN) may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of alpha-Amino-gamma-methylmercaptobutyric acid (VAN) low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using alpha-Amino-gamma-methylmercaptobutyric acid (VAN) We suggest monitoring child for possible reactions. It is also important to understand that side effects vary largely based on age of breastfed child and time of medication in addition to 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 alpha-Amino-gamma-methylmercaptobutyric acid (VAN) usage in lactation
Aminoacid used in the DL form to treat paracetamol intoxications. Also found in combination with other aminoacids in parenteral nutrition fluids.
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