Question

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

Konjac Flour lactation summary

Konjac Flour is safe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Konjac Flour is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Konjac Flour is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Konjac Flour does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Konjac Flour 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 Konjac Flour usage in lactation

Polysaccharide (mannose and glucose) obtained from Amorphophallus konjac a tuberous plant which is native from Southeast Asia and used in the traditional cuisine of the countries of that region. Used as dietary fiber with satiating and laxative purposes. There is no a consistent scientific evidence on their effectiveness as a treatment for obesity.The Commission E of German Ministry of Health has not approved any use. At latest update no published data on excretion into breast milk were found.Pharmacokinetic data (high molecular weight and no intestinal absorption) make it extremely unlikely any excretion into breastmilk in significant amounts. A low-calorie diet and moderate exercise are preferable measures to lose weight.Many women who breastfeed their infants recover their pre-pregnancy weight sooner than those who do not.
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