Hale's lookup / ingredient check for vitamins

HI all,
I recently finished my last bottle of prenatal vitamins, and want to
continue to take a multi vitamin (while my toddlers are still nursing
reguylarly -- they nurse 3-4 times daily, and I pump 1-2 times daily,
too, for two, so that's a lot of milk).
DH picked up some new vitamins for me: Jamieson "Stamina: Natrual
source" vitamins, labelled "multivitamin and Mineral Energy lift - a get
up an go formula for active people'. I'm cncerned about the 'active'
ingredients: the label says "Prepared in a natural source base of Korean
Red Gingsing, Odorless Garlic and Bee Pollen." I don't think I need an
'active' formula (I just go to work, exercise through regular walking,
take care of twins and Bf frequently - not exactly marathon training!)

Can anyone verify whether I should be concerned about taking a
supplement with these ingredients while breastfeeding? Would it be best
just to look for another mutli vitamin even if I can't find another
'natural' source one (ie if it has colorants or salt or whatever)?


AS an additional but probably inapplicable factor here, we have just
found out that the girls are allergic to eggs. I don't think there would
be any egg products in a vitamin but will have to check (doing an
elimination diet for myself as well as them, just in case).

Thanks in advance,
Barbara

"Barbara Warner" wrote in message
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HI all,
I recently finished my last bottle of prenatal vitamins, and want to
continue to take a multi vitamin (while my toddlers are still nursing
reguylarly -- they nurse 3-4 times daily, and I pump 1-2 times daily,
too, for two, so that's a lot of milk).
DH picked up some new vitamins for me: Jamieson "Stamina: Natrual
source" vitamins, labelled "multivitamin and Mineral Energy lift - a get
up an go formula for active people'. I'm cncerned about the 'active'
ingredients: the label says "Prepared in a natural source base of Korean
Red Gingsing, Odorless Garlic and Bee Pollen." I don't think I need an
'active' formula (I just go to work, exercise through regular walking,
take care of twins and Bf frequently - not exactly marathon training!)

Can anyone verify whether I should be concerned about taking a
supplement with these ingredients while breastfeeding? Would it be best
just to look for another mutli vitamin even if I can't find another
'natural' source one (ie if it has colorants or salt or whatever)?


AS an additional but probably inapplicable factor here, we have just
found out that the girls are allergic to eggs. I don't think there would
be any egg products in a vitamin but will have to check (doing an
elimination diet for myself as well as them, just in case).


i wouldn't use them as kellymom website has this to say about the
ingredients:

ginseng:
"Panax Ginseng is not considered a "safe" substance for long-term use in
lactating women. Ginseng may cause estrogenic side effects as well as
platelet changes. The most common form is the American root called Panax
quinquefolium L. (this is an endangered species). There is also an Asian
variety (panax ginseng), also called Korean or Chinese ginseng. These two
varieties are practically identical. No data are available concerning
transfer into human milk. According to Hale, no pediatric concerns have been
reported but caution is urged. Also known as white ginseng, red ginseng,
panax, minimycin, and red kooga. Possible side effects include tachycardia
and hypertension. A Review of 12 Commonly Used Medicinal Herbs (O'Hara et
al) says, "We do not recommend ginseng use for pregnant or lactating women
or for children until safety and efficacy are proven in randomized
controlled trials." More on Is Ginseng Safe for Nursing Mothers? and ginseng
in general."
http://www.kellymom.com/herbal/ref/herbs_g.html#ginseng

and this about bee pollen:
"As far as I can determine, this shouldn't pose a problem for the
breastfeeding baby. However, for anyone considering royal jelly or similar
things such as bee pollen:
People allergic to specific pollens have developed asthma, hives, and
anaphylactic shock after ingesting pollen or royal jelly.
Royal jelly is produced by bees and has caused life-threatening attacks of
asthma in people allergic to bees, some resulting in death.
So if you have asthma or allergies, be aware that royal jelly or bee pollen
can cause serious allergic reactions."
http://www.kellymom.com/herbal/ref/h...tml#royaljelly

garlic is safe though!:
"Garlic is considered safe for nursing moms. It's sometimes recommended that
moms eat garlic to help babies nurse better. Per Hale, transfer into human
milk is probable but not reported. Few adults concerns have been reported,
but observe for excessive bleeding. No reported concerns for children.
Garlic is considered safe by the FDA, based on the lack of known serious
adverse outcomes despite culinary and medicinal use throughout human history
(including daily use by pregnant or lactating women). More info can be found
in the article, A Review of 12 Commonly Used Medicinal Herbs by Mary Ann
O'Hara, MD, MST; David Kiefer, MD; Kim Farrell, MD; Kathi Kemper, MD, MPH."
http://www.kellymom.com/herbal/ref/herbs_g.html#garlic

DS also has an egg allergy & i haven't been able to determine if any
medicines have any egg in them. i do know that there is lots of hidden egg
in things (the bane of my life at the moment!) and the additives 161c
(cryptoaxanthian) and the non-soy version of 322 (lecithin) come from egg &
these are in alot of things.

HTH
--
elizabeth (in australia)
DS - born 20-aug-02

elizabeth emerald looked up info in Hales for me, on ginseng (not
advised), bee pollen (not advised) and garlic.
Thanks, Elizabeth! I'm going to see if I can return it to the store, in
exchange for something I *can* take. If they won't take it, I guess it's
going to the food bank along with the pasta we found in the cupboard
(that might contain egg). :-)

--Barbara