I received a call yesterday from a mom questioning the safety of green coffee bean extract. Apparently Dr. Oz mentioned it on his show as a way to lose weight with no other dieting/change needed. When I called the IRC I was told this was contraindicated due to the natural caffeine content, the potential for low blood sugar and low blood pressure in both mom and infant. Is there an age of infant where this supplement would be acceptable, such as a nursing toddler? The mother has a 7 month old she plans to nurse until age 2 and wanted to know if this supplement would be safe/safer to use when the child only nurses a few times a day and is better able to handle/metabolize caffeine.
I would appreciate any info or elaboration you can offer, since usually with things relating to Dr. Oz we will get multiple questions about this supplement across a wide range of infant ages and circumstances.
I would appreciate any info or elaboration you can offer, since usually with things relating to Dr. Oz we will get multiple questions about this supplement across a wide range of infant ages and circumstances.
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