Replied By Shriya (Parsippany, New Jersey) on 10/08/2009
Hi Maureen,Can I take these Rutin tablets while I am breast feeding? And what brand of Rutin tablets I can take?
Replied By Mamachung (Maryland, US) on 10/10/2014
Hi, I just wanted to let you know that it is not safe for breastfeeding moms to take Rutin...unfortunately, if taken by breastfeeding mom, it can cause luekemia in infants. I am also breastfeeding mom and I find it very hard to find home rememdies safe to consume while breastfeeding. Hope this is helpful.Replied By Eve (Pa) on 11/09/2015
Where did you get that info from? I never heard anything of the sort - leukemia?! I'm breastfeeding and want to take rutin because my circulation isn't great and my hands are so cold, they're uncomfortable on my baby's skin when I change her diapers.Replied By Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 11/09/2015
Dear Eve,
20 year ago I recall reading a caution about using Rutin in pregnancy. I cannot remember the source. Now, I realize you are breastfeeding, but the same caution may apply.
Cayenne might be an alternative for you to help with circulation. Is it possible that the cold hands are caused by low thyroid? If so, kelp or the iodine protocol on Earth Clinic may be helpful for you.
~Mama to Many~
Replied By Zark (Emerald City, The Land of Oz) on 02/18/2023
Wondering where you heard this risk? If there's a study please share this, thank you. I tried to find something on the Leukemia risk. All I found was an article mentioning that flavonoids in general *might* cause it. So a theoretical risk to a class of plant pigments / antioxidants, and not specifically relating to Rutin. Paper title is “Dietary bioflavonoids induce cleavage in the MLL gene and may contribute to infant leukemia”