Is NOW Red Clover/Black Cohosh 225 mg / 40 mg safe while breastfeeding?

Grade D. 3 Safe, 1 Caution, 1 Avoid. Contains flagged ingredients.

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Red Clover/Black Cohosh 225 mg / 40 mg

Name: Red Clover/Black Cohosh 225 mg / 40 mg
Brand: NOW

Contains avoids5 of 7 ingredients checked · 3 safe · 1 caution · 1 avoid

1 ingredient(s) rated Avoid 1 ingredient(s) rated Caution

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3Safe

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Full ingredient analysis

Ingredient	Verdict	Evidence	Notes
Black Cohosh Extract	Avoid	Gold	Contraindicated during breastfeeding. Black cohosh has been associated with serious liver injury..... DAO: Low. Cycle: Follicular; Ovulation; Luteal
Cellulose	Not in DB
Magnesium Stearate	Safe	Gold	Safe for breastfeeding.. DAO: Low
Red Clover Extract	Caution	Silver	Caution advised during lactation due to potential hormonal effects.. Cycle: Luteal; Follicular
Rice Flour	Safe	Silver	Safe. Arsenic in rice does not significantly concentrate in breast milk.
Silica	Safe	Gold
yields min. 40 mg Total Isoflavones	Not in DB

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According to the Clarity Ingredient Safety Database by Health AI. 5 of 7 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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