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I have pcos and i would like to try alternative treatment for hormones disorder. i heard about maca, licorice root...is this safe if im breastfeeding?
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Best to avoid: While breast feeding, neither maca nor licorice root should be taken by the mother.
Answered 11/27/2017
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No. : Substances that are not prescription and referred to as "natural" are not necessarily safe. Arsenic, lead, and poison mushrooms are natural, too. These substances are not regulated by the FDA, so not thoroughly tested. Anything you put in your body can absorb into breastmilk, and be transmitted to your baby. Therefore, don't eat or drink anything unproven while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Answered 12/22/2015
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