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Does anyone know if it's safe to take alfalfa (in capsule form) to boost milk supply ? Both my son and I are GS. I've taken it in the past (before I was diagnosed) so I know it works, I just wasn't sure if it was still safe.
Thanks !
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Alfalfa As A Galactagogue - Is It Safe ?
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Mamato2boys 
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Posted 06 November 2006 - 10:27 AM
I don't know if this is the appropriate place for this or not - I guess it'll get moved if not !
Does anyone know if it's safe to take alfalfa (in capsule form) to boost milk supply ? Both my son and I are GS. I've taken it in the past (before I was diagnosed) so I know it works, I just wasn't sure if it was still safe.
Thanks !
Does anyone know if it's safe to take alfalfa (in capsule form) to boost milk supply ? Both my son and I are GS. I've taken it in the past (before I was diagnosed) so I know it works, I just wasn't sure if it was still safe.
Thanks !
Ryan 10/13/03 - milk allergy diagnosed at five months after receiving first bottle of milk-based formula, reacted instantly with facial hives/swelling...later diagnosed with egg, cat, dog allergies as well. Also allergic to soy despite allergist denying. Recurrent diarrhea/chronic soft stools undiagnosed until 9/19/06 - GI doctor said recurrent diarrhea not a problem. Tested through EnteroLabs:
Fecal Antigliadin IgA 15 (Normal Range <10 Units)
Fecal Antitissue Transglutaminase IgA 10 Units (Normal Range <10 Units)
Quantitative Microscopic Fecal Fat Score 352 Units (Normal Range <300 Units)
Fecal anti-casein (cow’s milk) IgA antibody 11 Units (Normal Range <10 Units)
HLA-DQB1 Molecular analysis, Allele 1 0503
HLA-DQB1 Molecular analysis, Allele 2 0503
Serologic equivalent: HLA-DQ 1,1 (Subtype 5,5)
Acute/Chronic Colitis Stool Test
Fecal lactoferrin Negative (Normal - Negative)
Aiden - 7/29/06 No known allergies thus far, but will be raised on gluten-free/CF/soy-free diet since both DH and I carry GS gene.
Fecal Antigliadin IgA 15 (Normal Range <10 Units)
Fecal Antitissue Transglutaminase IgA 10 Units (Normal Range <10 Units)
Quantitative Microscopic Fecal Fat Score 352 Units (Normal Range <300 Units)
Fecal anti-casein (cow’s milk) IgA antibody 11 Units (Normal Range <10 Units)
HLA-DQB1 Molecular analysis, Allele 1 0503
HLA-DQB1 Molecular analysis, Allele 2 0503
Serologic equivalent: HLA-DQ 1,1 (Subtype 5,5)
Acute/Chronic Colitis Stool Test
Fecal lactoferrin Negative (Normal - Negative)
Aiden - 7/29/06 No known allergies thus far, but will be raised on gluten-free/CF/soy-free diet since both DH and I carry GS gene.
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Posted 06 November 2006 - 10:39 AM
You would need to check to make sure the alfalfa supplement is gluten free, and then it should be fine. Alfalfa itself is gluten free, but many supplements have added ingredients and sometimes there is gluten added as a filler. It would be safe as a lactation aid as long as there are no allergies to alfalfa.
I personally am allergic to alfalfa and have no idea what it would do to me if I ate it. I used to take alfalfa supplements as a child (I don't know why, my mom just included them in our daily vitamins) but I didn't test allergic to it until I was an adult. Now it is one of my most severe allergies and of course I live in farm country! Alfalfa is everywhere!
I personally am allergic to alfalfa and have no idea what it would do to me if I ate it. I used to take alfalfa supplements as a child (I don't know why, my mom just included them in our daily vitamins) but I didn't test allergic to it until I was an adult. Now it is one of my most severe allergies and of course I live in farm country! Alfalfa is everywhere!
~West Coast-Central California~
Mariann, gluten intolerant and mother of 3 gluten intolerant children
Mariann, gluten intolerant and mother of 3 gluten intolerant children
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Posted 06 November 2006 - 10:53 AM
gf4life, on Nov 6 2006, 02:39 PM, said:
You would need to check to make sure the alfalfa supplement is gluten free, and then it should be fine. Alfalfa itself is gluten free, but many supplements have added ingredients and sometimes there is gluten added as a filler. It would be safe as a lactation aid as long as there are no allergies to alfalfa.
I personally am allergic to alfalfa and have no idea what it would do to me if I ate it. I used to take alfalfa supplements as a child (I don't know why, my mom just included them in our daily vitamins) but I didn't test allergic to it until I was an adult. Now it is one of my most severe allergies and of course I live in farm country! Alfalfa is everywhere!
I personally am allergic to alfalfa and have no idea what it would do to me if I ate it. I used to take alfalfa supplements as a child (I don't know why, my mom just included them in our daily vitamins) but I didn't test allergic to it until I was an adult. Now it is one of my most severe allergies and of course I live in farm country! Alfalfa is everywhere!
Cool - thank you !
That's awful about your alfalfa allergy !! 
Ryan 10/13/03 - milk allergy diagnosed at five months after receiving first bottle of milk-based formula, reacted instantly with facial hives/swelling...later diagnosed with egg, cat, dog allergies as well. Also allergic to soy despite allergist denying. Recurrent diarrhea/chronic soft stools undiagnosed until 9/19/06 - GI doctor said recurrent diarrhea not a problem. Tested through EnteroLabs:
Fecal Antigliadin IgA 15 (Normal Range <10 Units)
Fecal Antitissue Transglutaminase IgA 10 Units (Normal Range <10 Units)
Quantitative Microscopic Fecal Fat Score 352 Units (Normal Range <300 Units)
Fecal anti-casein (cow’s milk) IgA antibody 11 Units (Normal Range <10 Units)
HLA-DQB1 Molecular analysis, Allele 1 0503
HLA-DQB1 Molecular analysis, Allele 2 0503
Serologic equivalent: HLA-DQ 1,1 (Subtype 5,5)
Acute/Chronic Colitis Stool Test
Fecal lactoferrin Negative (Normal - Negative)
Aiden - 7/29/06 No known allergies thus far, but will be raised on gluten-free/CF/soy-free diet since both DH and I carry GS gene.
Fecal Antigliadin IgA 15 (Normal Range <10 Units)
Fecal Antitissue Transglutaminase IgA 10 Units (Normal Range <10 Units)
Quantitative Microscopic Fecal Fat Score 352 Units (Normal Range <300 Units)
Fecal anti-casein (cow’s milk) IgA antibody 11 Units (Normal Range <10 Units)
HLA-DQB1 Molecular analysis, Allele 1 0503
HLA-DQB1 Molecular analysis, Allele 2 0503
Serologic equivalent: HLA-DQ 1,1 (Subtype 5,5)
Acute/Chronic Colitis Stool Test
Fecal lactoferrin Negative (Normal - Negative)
Aiden - 7/29/06 No known allergies thus far, but will be raised on gluten-free/CF/soy-free diet since both DH and I carry GS gene.
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Posted 06 November 2006 - 11:00 AM
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That's awful about your alfalfa allergy !! blink.gif ohmy.gif
Tell me about it!
~West Coast-Central California~
Mariann, gluten intolerant and mother of 3 gluten intolerant children
Mariann, gluten intolerant and mother of 3 gluten intolerant children
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Posted 06 November 2006 - 11:24 AM
I've read twice recently that alfalfa seeds contain canavanine that can be toxic. I think it is ok in mature alfalfa but is found in the seeds or sprouts.
http://www.saferfood...z/alfalfa.shtml
http://www.saferfood...z/alfalfa.shtml
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Posted 16 November 2008 - 11:43 AM
Funny! I was just coming here to ask this very same question! I am also nursing and I didn't know this helped with milk production too! No wonder I have a great supply! LOL
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Posted 31 January 2009 - 06:25 PM
brendab, on Nov 16 2008, 11:43 AM, said:
Funny! I was just coming here to ask this very same question! I am also nursing and I didn't know this helped with milk production too! No wonder I have a great supply! LOL
I have found a gluten free vitamen that is very good and has alfalfa that has no gluten..I called the nurtionlist at the company. It is Simply nutralite womens or mens packs and my friend who sells amway sells it for around $22 for $30 supply. I really had to look for good stuff for my hubby who is gluten intolerant
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