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Seaweed. The stem of the plant is used. It contains large amounts of mucilage and minerals, including iodine which appears in variable amounts that can be significant, so much so that excessive consumption can cause symptoms of hyperthyroidism (anxiety, insomnia, tachycardia, palpitations). It may also contain heavy metals, being a species of seaweed with a high ability of contamination by toxic products (Lynch 2014). The commission E of the German Health Ministry has not approved any clinical indication, discouraging its use (Blumenthal 1998). Due to its mucilage content, it is used as a laxative and appetite suppressant. (Catarino 2018, López 2012)
At latest update no published data on excretion into breast milk were found. However, there is information from other algae whose consumption is known to increase iodine levels in the plasma and breast milk.: there have been reports of hypothyroidism in infants whose mothers have included in their diet important quantities of seaweed. (ACOG 2021, Hulse 2012, Rhee 2011, Emder 2011, Chung 2009, Kikuchi 2008, Nishiyama 2004, Moon 1999)
There is no evidence of effectiveness on increasing milk production. The most effective method to increase milk production should be done by strengthening maternal self-confidence, evaluate and correct problems along with an effective support to breastfeeding mothers. (ACOG 2021, ABM 2018 y 2011)