Last update: July 11, 2016

Chicory

Very Low Risk for breastfeeding


Safe. Compatible.
Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.

Herbaceous plant widely used since ancient times in the cuisine of many societies as salad and more recently as a substitute or adulterant of coffee.
In traditional medicine the root is used. It contains inulin (fructose polymer) and lactones.
Unproven properties: laxative, aperitif, digestive and choleretic. Indications by Commission E of the German Ministry of Health: anorexia, dyspepsia.

At latest update no published data on excretion into breast milk was found.

Given its lack of toxicity, moderate consumption would be compatible with breastfeeding.
Extracts that contain Inulin are added to artificial infant formulas (beginning-type) to fight constipation.

Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM´s pediatricians and pharmacists, and are based on updated scientific publications.
It is not intended to replace the relationship you have with your doctor but to compound it.

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Tradenames

Main tradenames from several countries containing Chicory in its composition:

References

  1. EMA. Cichorium intybus L., radix. Community herbal monograph. 2013 Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  2. Sabater-Molina M, Larqué E, Torrella F, Zamora S. Dietary fructooligosaccharides and potential benefits on health. J Physiol Biochem. 2009 Abstract
  3. Sokić ZB, Martinov OB, Knezević J, Vrvić MM. [The effect of natural probiotic inulin to the quantitative microbiological indicators of bifidogenic effect: in vitro research]. Med Pregl. 2008 Abstract
  4. Esiyok D, Otles S, Akcicek E. Herbs as a food source in Turkey. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2004 Abstract

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