Question

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

Wild Hop lactation summary

Wild Hop usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Wild Hop is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Wild Hop may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Wild Hop may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Wild Hop low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using Wild Hop 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 Wild Hop usage in lactation

Climbing plant. The female inflorescences or flower tips are used.It contains phloroglucinols, estrogenic, quercetin, kaempferol, tannins, phenolic acids essential oil and flavonoids. One of its components, 8-prenylnaringenin (8-PN) is the most powerful phytoestrogen known. Properties that are attributed: hypnotic, sedative, orexigenic.It is used as a flavoring and stabilizer of the beer.Indications German Commission E Ministry of Health, EMA and ESCOP: insomnia, nervousness, anxiety There is no scientific evidence showing an improvement in milk production.A possible estrogenic effect may be a decrease in milk production.The best galactogogue is a frequent and on-demand breastfeeding along with proper technique. During breastfeeding its consumption should be moderate or occasional.
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