Is Pteroylglutamic Acid Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Pteroylglutamic Acid? Is Pteroylglutamic Acid safe for nursing mother and child? Does Pteroylglutamic Acid extracts into breast milk? Does Pteroylglutamic Acid has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Pteroylglutamic Acid influence milk supply or can Pteroylglutamic Acid decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Pteroylglutamic Acid lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Pteroylglutamic Acid is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Pteroylglutamic Acid is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Pteroylglutamic Acid does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Pteroylglutamic 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.
Answer by Dr. Ru: About Pteroylglutamic Acid usage in lactation
Soluble B group vitamin that is very abundant in green vegetables, legumes and fruits (citric fruits). It is actively excreted in breast milk with priority over maternal folate in such extent that may even cause maternal deficit. Exclusive breastfeeding meets the daily allowances of infant folic acid.The concentration is higher in mature milk (85 micrograms / L) than in colostrum and premature breast milk.Administration to nursing mothers increases slightly the usual concentration of folate in breast milk. Folic acid needs are increased during pregnancy and lactation (500-600 micrograms / day) and in case of taking anticonvulsant medication. No harmful effects have been observed by taking folic acid during lactation. Excess of folic acid is eliminated by the kidneys every day. No supplements are needed if diet and nutritional status are adequate. The American Academy of Pediatrics rates it as a mediation usually compatible with breastfeeding.WHO List of Essential Medicines 2002: compatible with breastfeeding.
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