I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use (S)-alpha,epsilon-Diaminocaproic acid? Is (S)-alpha,epsilon-Diaminocaproic acid safe for nursing mother and child? Does (S)-alpha,epsilon-Diaminocaproic acid extracts into breast milk? Does (S)-alpha,epsilon-Diaminocaproic acid has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can (S)-alpha,epsilon-Diaminocaproic acid influence milk supply or can (S)-alpha,epsilon-Diaminocaproic acid decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
- DrLact safety Score for (S)-alpha,epsilon-Diaminocaproic acid is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of (S)-alpha,epsilon-Diaminocaproic acid is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that (S)-alpha,epsilon-Diaminocaproic acid does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of (S)-alpha,epsilon-Diaminocaproic acid 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.
(S)-alpha,epsilon-Diaminocaproic acid is an essential amino acid that is not produced by the body and must be taken from the diet.It is found in large amount in legumes, cereals, red meat, sea fish, cheese and eggs. It is crucial for the synthesis of proteins in the body and multiple metabolic functions.Often used as a dietary supplement without scientific evidence that would support any benefit of it. Breastmilk contains it naturally with a highest concentration in the colostrum followed by a decrease within the first month after birth (Harper 1984, 1986 Janas, Spevacek 2015).The concentration of (S)-alpha,epsilon-Diaminocaproic acid together with other amino acids and proteins is higher in the milk of mothers of preterm infants than in mothers of term infants (Atkinson 1980).Pasteurization slightly decreases the concentration of (S)-alpha,epsilon-Diaminocaproic acid and other amino acids (Silvestre 2006, Valentine 2010) but increases the amount of bioavailable (S)-alpha,epsilon-Diaminocaproic acid (Baro 2011). It is excreted into breast milk in clinically non-significant amount (0.5% of the administered dose) and as a part of proteins (Irving 1988, Thomas 1991).When used as a supplementation is considered to be safe during breastfeeding (Amir 2011, The Royal Women's Hospital Fact Sheet 2013)
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