Re: galactagogues and antidepressants

[Guest guest]

I know of no specific contraindications to the individual herbs in MMP, but

depression often comes along with hypothyroidism--even sub-clinical---and in

that case, you might want to use MM instead and leave out the fenugreek.

Tow, IBCLC, USA & France

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> Am trying to find info on the use of zoloft and galactagogues, specifically

> More Milk Plus. Are there any contraindications? I know I've seen this

> somewhere before but can't find it. Thank you in advance.

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> Barbara Latterner

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> also for some reason is the bf herbs yahoo group up anymore? I am not

> able to send to this group, anyone know?

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[Guest guest]

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Not sure what the contraindication is to fenugreek with depression....have not read that it exacerbates it -- has that been your experience?

Jan Barger

I know of no specific contraindications to the individual herbs in MMP, but depression often comes along with hypothyroidism--even sub-clinical---and in that case, you might want to use MM instead and leave out the fenugreek. Tow, IBCLC, USA & France

[Guest guest]

Jan,

My point was that if the mother is hypothyroid, then fenugreek MAY not be her

best choice. There is some evidence, although not conclusive, that fenugreek

seed (in capsules) might inhibit conversion of T3 to T4. And there is also

evidence it might inhibit Fe absorption. I doubt these issues would be problems

in moms with healthy guts, but someone with depression doesn't have a healthy

gut.

Tow, IBCLC, USA & France

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> Not sure what the contraindication is to fenugreek with depression....have

> not read that it exacerbates it -- has that been your experience?

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> Jan Barger

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> In a message dated 2/29/2012 8:56:11 A.M. Central Standard Time,

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> I know of no specific contraindications to the individual herbs in MMP, but

> depression often comes along with hypothyroidism--even sub-clinical---and

> in that case, you might want to use MM instead and leave out the fenugreek.

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> Tow, IBCLC, USA & France

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