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Maca Root
Maca is popular for energy and hormone balance, but it hasn't been studied during breastfeeding. Most guidelines recommend avoiding it until more safety data exists.
Maca root is used for energy, libido, and hormonal balance. It has documented effects on hormones and the endocrine system. While maca has been used as a food in Peru for centuries, concentrated supplement forms and their effects on lactating women and breastfed infants have not been studied. LactMed lists insufficient data. Caution is warranted.
Always confirm with your doctor or lactation consultant before making dietary changes while breastfeeding.
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