Natural Hormomal and Thyroid supplements

[shellyp22]

Hi,
I recentely met with an all natural nutritionist. She ran some tests on me and found that my thyroid was out of balance as well as my hormones. (which obviously i have a 15 week old baby and am nursing). Any way she put me on Symplex F supplements, Thytrophamin PMG, and dremanin(spelling?) daily to level this issues out. I was lacking in energy, real moody and just lack of patience. Are these okay to take while breastfeeding a 15 week old? She wanted me to take 3 tablets/2 x's a day, but I decided to take 1 tablet/ 3x's per day. I have noticed my daughter has been having bm's almost every couple hours since starting them, could these be causing this, as I also have a little stomach and bm issues.
Thanks

[cpride]

Dear shellyp22,

Symplex F and Thytrophamin PMG are considered dietary supplements. Many herbal products are classified as dietary supplements, which means that they meet the definitions set forth by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). Substances under this definition must be intended to supplement the diet, contain one or more dietary ingredients (including vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, and other substances), be intended to be taken orally, and be labeled as being a dietary supplement. As of 2010, the FDA has enforced Good Manufacturing Processes on all dietary supplement manufacturers. These measures were put in place to ensure that manufacturers guarantee a product's identity, purity, and strength. These products are not evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is recommended that a breastfeeding mother consult her physician or a qualified herbal specialist before beginning any herbal or homeopathic therapy. At this time there is insufficient data to determine safety regarding the wide array of products covered under this heading. Drenamin contains vitamins A, B6, C and P and minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium along with trace elements and eighteen amino acids. Dr. Hale recommends to stay within the RDA (recommended daily allowance) set forth by the FDA for vitamins and minerals while breastfeeding as supratherapeutic dosing of some vitamins/minerals may be hazardous to the breastfed infant. If your infant is having diarrhea, you may want to contact your pediatrician to have her evaluated and discuss the use of these products with him/her. Also, if your thyroid levels are abnormal, I would suggest contacting your physician for evaluation, as thyroid imbalance may have an adverse impact on your breastfed infant. Hope this information helps. If you have further questions, please call us at the InfantRisk Center, 806-352-2519. We are open Monday through Friday, 8 to 5 CDT.

Sincerely,
Cindy Pride, MSN, CPNP
TTUHSC InfantRisk Center