Vitamin C in breastfeeding

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

Is it allowed to take Vitamin C during lactation? Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?
Vitamin C is abundantly present in food. A balanced and comprehensive diet makes vitamin supplementation useless. Any amount of vitamin C taken by the mother as a supplement does not affect significantly the concentration in breast milk of women who are on a varied and balanced diet.
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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...

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:

Vitamin C