Carica papaya

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pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.

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Is it allowed to take Carica papaya during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

Proteolytic enzyme from Carica papaya. It is used in food industry as a meat softener. Doubtfully effective as anti-inflammatory and GI tract medication.

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Types of risk

VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...

LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...

HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...

VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18823599
  2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15662066
  3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1726675/pdf/v022p00122.pdf
  4. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11340106
  5. http://jn.nutrition.org/content/131/5/1497.full.pdf
  6. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11357905
  7. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11485597
  8. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1453707

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