is it ok to take diet supplements while breastfeeding?

i dont think thats a good idea because what you put in your body
your giving to your baby and i assume you want it to be healthy so i dont think is a good idea
you should consult your doctor

well i dont think so .. you need to have all your calories for your milk to produce .. id hold off on them .. and if you are still very curious ; call your doctor!

not really

The only issue with them really is they tend to dehydrate you and that causes loss of milk supply.
http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/mom/index.html
http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/mom/mom-herbalweightloss.html
http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/mom/mom-weightloss.html

no. not at all.

it is okay to eat healthy and exercise though.

No it is not a good idea. You need to take good care of yourself. Your baby needs your breastmilk more then you need to lose weight. Breastfeeding is the best gift you can give you baby. Just walk everyday and eat more healthy food and the weight will come off.
Good luck to you!!!

You aren’t supposed to do cleanses because the theory behind them is that they cause your body to release stored toxins. Stored toxins go to your blood and then get flushed out, but in the mean time the higher levels would appear in your breastmilk.

Without going through all the ingredients in zantrex 3 the panax ginseng immediately jumps out as one that is unsafe.

Acai berries in quantities normally consumed as food are safe.

http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/mom/mom-herbalweightloss.html
Herbal weight loss products and breastfeeding

By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC

Many herbal weight loss products contain some form of ephedra. It might be listed in the ingredients as Ma Huang, Ephedra sinica, Sida cordifolia, ephedra, ephedrine group alkaloids, ephedrine, etc. Some of the weight loss products that have contained ephedra include Metabolife, Herbalife, OmniTrim, Trim Easy, Diet Pep, MetaboSafe, geniCiL, AM-300, power drinks like Ultimate Orange, etc.

I strongly urge you to avoid any products containing ephedra, whether or not you are nursing, as this can be quite dangerous. It is a natural treatment for asthma, but can cause a variety of heart-related problems including heart attack and death. Young people who didn’t know that they had underlying health problems have died with doses as low as 36 mg of ephedra. The FDA and Health Canada have issued several alerts regarding ephedrine-containing dietary supplements, and ephedra will be banned in the US in early 2004. Per Hale, there are no data available on how much ephedrine is secreted in human milk, however small amounts of a related drug (d-isoephedrine) is believed to be secreted into breastmilk.

Another caution with regard to herbal weight loss products – most of these products contain a combination of different herbs. If your baby is sensitive to one or more of these herbs, it would be very difficult to determine which is the problem.
Following are some of the other herbs commonly used in weight loss products:

* Other stimulants – Ginseng, Caffeine (Guarana/Paullinea cupana, Kola Nut/Cola nitida, Yerba maté, Green Tea), Citrus Aurantium (Bitter Orange). Stimulants can affect baby’s sleep and feeding, and some may be dangerous to mom and/or baby.
* 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is not recommended for nursing mothers as it could affect your infant’s neurological development and/or suppress lactation.
* Chitosan is a fiber-like material from the shells of shellfish such as shrimp and crabs. There is no evidence that it aids weight loss, and it has the potential for serious allergic reaction in those allergic to shellfish.
* Chromium Picolinate is a form of chromium. There is no evidence that it is effective for weight loss. See also:
o Chromium picolinate and nursing
o Chromium Picolinate and Weight Loss
o Chromium Picolinate
* Fiber – Psyllium
* HCA (hydroxycitric acid), also known as Tripotassium Hydroxycitrate, Appetrim hydroxycitrate, etc. One source notes that "since hydroxycitrate can inhibit production of cholesterol and consequently of steroid hormones, its use should be avoided in young children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation." See also: Hydroxycitrate as a weight loss ingredient.
* Herbal Laxatives and Diuretics – Senna, Aloe Vera, Flaxseed, Gotu Kola, Damiana, Uva-Ursi/Bearberry, Dandelion Root, Chickweed, Glucomannon
* Iodine/thyroid-stimulating sources – Kelp, Bladderwrack
* St. John’s Wort

http://www.kellymom.com/herbal/ref/herbs_g.html#ginseng
inseng (Panax ginseng)

Panax Ginseng is not considered a "safe" substance for long-term use in lactating women. Ginseng may cause estrogenic side effects as well as platelet changes. The most common form is the American root called Panax quinquefolium L. (this is an endangered species). There is also an Asian variety (panax ginseng), also called Korean or Chinese ginseng. These two varieties are practically identical. No data are available concerning transfer into human milk. According to Hale, no pediatric concerns have been reported but caution is urged. Also known as white ginseng, red ginseng, panax, minimycin, and red kooga. Possible side effects include tachycardia and hypertension.

http://www.drjaygordon.com/development/bf/ginseng.asp
There have also been reported pediatric cases of tachycardia and hypertension that appear to be in direct correlation with the breastfeeding mother’s use of Panax ginsengs. However, as with most herbs, no official studies or research has been done to determine the extent of any effects Panax ginsengs, transferred through human milk, might have on an infant. Logic would allow, though, that because Panax ginsengs contain such strong chemical compounds, it would not be wise to expose a baby’s developing system to the effects.