Is (L)-Arginine Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use (L)-Arginine? Is (L)-Arginine safe for nursing mother and child? Does (L)-Arginine extracts into breast milk? Does (L)-Arginine has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can (L)-Arginine influence milk supply or can (L)-Arginine decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
(L)-Arginine lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for (L)-Arginine is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of (L)-Arginine is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that (L)-Arginine does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of (L)-Arginine 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 (L)-Arginine usage in lactation
Amino acid which is present in meat and dairy products. It induces stimulation of Nitric Oxide production (vasodilation) and release of Insulin and Growth Hormone. Attributed benefit on health not confirmed. On latest update relevant data on breastfeeding was not found. Possibly not harmful while breastfeeding if abusive and continuous use is avoid.
Alternate Drugs for Aminoacids, Enzymes and other Alimentary tract and Metabolism products. ATC A09 & A16
Levocarnitine(Safe)
Laronidase(Low Risk)
Ademetionine(Safe)
Alpha-Galactosidase(Safe)
Carnitine(Safe)
Phenylbutyrate(Safe)
Lysine(Safe)
Pancreatin(Safe)
Arginine(Safe)
Lactase(Safe)
Anhydrous Citric Acid(Safe)
Tryptophan(Low Risk)
Proteases(Safe)
Trientine Dihydrochloride(Low Risk)
Lipoic Acid(Low Risk)
Serrapeptase(Low Risk)
Lysine Acetate(Safe)
Lysine Hydrochloride(Safe)
Serratiopeptidase(Low Risk)
Arginine Hydrochloride(Safe)
Citric Acid Monohydrate(Safe)
Tilactase(Safe)
L-Tryptophan(Low Risk)