Question

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

Devil's Tongue lactation summary

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