Is NOW DGL (De-Glycyrrhizinated Licorice Extract) safe while breastfeeding?

Grade B. 4 Safe, 2 Caution, 0 Avoid. No major safety flags.

Clarity Product Analysis

NOW

DGL (De-Glycyrrhizinated Licorice Extract)

Name: DGL (De-Glycyrrhizinated Licorice Extract)
Brand: NOW

Minor cautions6 of 15 ingredients checked · 4 safe · 2 caution · 0 avoid

2 ingredient(s) rated Caution

6Checked

BGrade

4Safe

2Flagged

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Full ingredient analysis

Ingredient	Verdict	Evidence	Notes
BetterStevia	Not in DB
Calories	Not in DB
Cellulose	Not in DB
DGL	Not in DB
Glycine	Safe	Gold
Natural Flavors	Caution	Gold	Caution advised due to potential sensitivity.
Rice Dextrin	Not in DB
Sea Salt	Safe	Bronze	Safe during breastfeeding in normal dietary amounts.
Silica	Safe	Gold
Sodium	Not in DB
Stearic Acid	Safe	Bronze	Natural fatty acid.
Stevia extract	Not in DB
Sugar	Caution	Silver	Safe in moderation. Does not significantly affect breast milk composition.
Sugar Alcohols	Not in DB
Total Carbohydrates	Not in DB

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According to the Clarity Ingredient Safety Database by Health AI. 6 of 15 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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