Is NOW Castor Oil 650 mg safe while breastfeeding?

Grade A. 1 Safe, 1 Caution, 0 Avoid. No major safety flags.

Clarity Product Analysis

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Castor Oil 650 mg

Name: Castor Oil 650 mg
Brand: NOW

All clear2 of 5 ingredients checked · 1 safe · 1 caution · 0 avoid

1 ingredient(s) rated Caution

2Checked

AGrade

1Safe

1Flagged

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Full ingredient analysis

Ingredient	Verdict	Evidence	Notes
Calories	Not in DB
Castor Oil	Safe	Gold
Fennel oil	Caution	Gold	Estrogenic activity. Variable effects on milk supply. Can trigger GI and sensitivity responses.. Cycle: Estrogenic activity
Softgel Capsule	Not in DB
Total Fat	Not in DB

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According to the Clarity Ingredient Safety Database by Health AI. 2 of 5 ingredients verified against 1,595 evidence-graded entries. Last verified: April 2026. Database version 4.2. Check this product live →

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This product contains no Avoid-rated ingredients. Caution items indicate areas to monitor.

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Product analysis by Clarity (Health AI). Based on published evidence for breastfeeding, pregnancy, and general safety. Not medical advice. Formulations may change; verify current ingredients on the label.

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