Is Brewer´s Yeast compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Brewer´s Yeast?

Brewer´s Yeast

April 3, 2017 (Very Low Risk)

Unicellular fungus used to produce beer, bread and wine by fermentation.

Contains amino acids, sugar, fat, Vitamin B and mineral salts. The Commission E of the German Ministry of Health recommends it for anorexia, asthenia and chronic acne.

It seems to be a good nutritional supplement, however, proof on effectiveness as a galactagogue is lacking (Mennella 1993, Koletzko 2000).

The best galactógogo is the maternal self-confidence along with a breastfeeding on demand using a correct technique for nursing (ABM 2011, Mannion 2012, Forinash 2012).

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Brewer´s Yeast since it is relatively safe.

Very Low Risk

Compatible. Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.

Low Risk

Moderately safe. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.

High Risk

Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully. Use a safer alternative. Read the Comment.

Very High Risk

Not recommended. Cessation of breastfeeding or alternative.

Synonyms

  • Baker´s yeast
  • Dried Yeast

Writings

  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Latin, another name)
  • Сушёные Дрожжи (Cyrillic)
  • 乾燥酵母 (Chinese)

Drug trade names

References

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  2. Codoñer-Franch P, Hernández-Aguilar MT, Navarro-Ruiz A, López-Jaén AB, Borja-Herrero C, Valls-Bellés V. Diet supplementation during early lactation with non-alcoholic beer increases the antioxidant properties of breastmilk and decreases the oxidative damage in breastfeeding mothers. Breastfeed Med. 2013Abstract
  3. Forinash AB, Yancey AM, Barnes KN, Myles TD. The use of galactogogues in the breastfeeding mother. Ann Pharmacother. 2012Abstract
  4. Mannion C, Mansell D. Breastfeeding self-efficacy and the use of prescription medication: a pilot study. Obstet Gynecol Int. 2012Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  5. Muresan M. Successful relactation--a case history. Breastfeed Med. 2011Abstract
  6. ABM. Comité de Protocolos de la Academia Médica de Lactancia Materna. ABM Protocolo Clínico #9: Uso de Galactogogos para Iniciar o aumentar la tasa de secreción de Leche Materna. Breastfeed Med. 2011 Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  7. ABM. Academy Of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocol Committee. ABM Clinical Protocol #9: Use of galactogogues in initiating or augmenting the rate of maternal milk secretion (First Revision January 2011). Breastfeed Med. 2011Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  8. Mennella J. Alcohol's effect on lactation. Alcohol Res Health. 2001Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  9. Koletzko B, Lehner F. Beer and breastfeeding. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2000Abstract
  10. Mennella JA, Beauchamp GK. Beer, breast feeding, and folklore. Dev Psychobiol. 1993Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
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