Cream was applied to the affected breast 3 times daily for 3 days. More detailed information about dietary supplements is available elsewhere on the LactMed Web site.Ī randomized study of nursing mothers with mastitis compared a cream containing curcumin (n = 32) to a placebo (n = 31) cream in the treatment of mastitis, defined as two of the following: erythema, breast tension and breast pain. Because of the above issues, clinical testing results on one product may not be applicable to other products. A manufacturer may contract with an independent organization to verify the quality of a product or its ingredients, but that does not certify the safety or effectiveness of a product. Dietary supplements may contain multiple ingredients, and differences are often found between labeled and actual ingredients or their amounts. ![]() Manufacturers are responsible to ensure the safety, but do not need to prove the safety and effectiveness of dietary supplements before they are marketed. Information on piperine in breastfeeding can be found in the LactMed record on Black Pepper.ĭietary supplements do not require extensive pre-marketing approval from the U.S. Turmeric products often contain piperine to enhance the absorption of curcuminoids. However, contact dermatitis has been reported after contact of the skin with curcumin-containing products. In India turmeric is a component of a paste applied to the breasts for sore nipples, and one study in Iran of moderate quality found it more effective than breastmilk for this use. Galactogogues should never replace evaluation and counseling on modifiable factors that affect milk production. In Thailand it is reportedly used as part of a topical herbal mixture to shorten the time to full lactation and also part of a topical herbal mixture used for breast engorgement. In fact, curcumin suppresses milk production in lactating mammary epithelial cells in vitro. Turmeric has been used as a galactogogue in India however, no scientific data support this use. Because of a lack of data, turmeric in amounts higher than those found in foods as a flavoring should probably be avoided during breastfeeding. Turmeric may increase the risk of bleeding in patients taking warfarin and antiplatelet drugs. Turmeric is generally well tolerated even in high doses, but gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea and diarrhea, and allergic reactions have been reported. ![]() ![]() Turmeric is "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) as a food ingredient by the U.S. A small study found no adverse effects in infants exposed to turmeric in milk. No data exist on the excretion of any components of turmeric into breastmilk. Turmeric ( Curcuma longa) rhizome contains curcuminoids such as curcumin.
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