Is NOW Dong Quai 520 mg safe while breastfeeding?

Grade D. 2 Safe, 0 Caution, 1 Avoid. Contains flagged ingredients.

Clarity Product Analysis

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Dong Quai 520 mg

Name: Dong Quai 520 mg
Brand: NOW

Contains avoids3 of 5 ingredients checked · 2 safe · 0 caution · 1 avoid

1 ingredient(s) rated Avoid

3Checked

DGrade

2Safe

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Full ingredient analysis

Ingredient	Verdict	Evidence	Notes
Dong Quai	Avoid	Gold	Not recommended during lactation due to potential hormonal effects.. Cycle: Estrogenic concern. Mixed human data.
Hypromellose	Not in DB
Silicon Dioxide	Safe	Gold
Stearic Acid	Safe	Bronze	Natural fatty acid.
Total Carbohydrates	Not in DB

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According to the Clarity Ingredient Safety Database by Health AI. 3 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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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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