Here is the bibliography on alphalpha that is cited on the e-lactancia
webpage that rates it as unsafe during lactation:


   1. Posadzki P, Watson L, Ernst E. *Contamination and adulteration of
   herbal medicinal products (HMPs): an overview of systematic reviews.* *Eur
   J Clin Pharmacol. * *2013* Abstract
   <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22843016>
   2. Mannion C, Mansell D. *Breastfeeding self-efficacy and the use of
   prescription medication: a pilot study.* *Obstet Gynecol Int. * *2012*
   Abstract <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22220176> Full text (link
   to original source)
   <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3246777/pdf/OGI2012-562704.pdf>
Full
   text (in our servers)
   <http://e-lactancia.org/media/papers/Galactogogos-AutoconfianzaBF-2012.pdf>
   3. Forinash AB, Yancey AM, Barnes KN, Myles TD. *The use of
   galactogogues in the breastfeeding mother.* *Ann Pharmacother. * *2012*
   Abstract <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23012383>
   4. Alachkar A, Jaddouh A, Elsheikh MS, Bilia AR, Vincieri FF. *Traditional
   medicine in Syria: folk medicine in Aleppo governorate.* *Nat Prod
   Commun. * *2011* Abstract <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21366051>
   5. Efferth T, Kaina B. *Toxicities by herbal medicines with emphasis to
   traditional Chinese medicine.* *Curr Drug Metab. * *2011* Abstract
   <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21892916>
   6. Coly A. *Leaf concentrate. Undernutrition: testimony from a clinic in
   Senegal.* *Public Health Nutr. * *2009* Abstract
   <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19275774> Full text (in our servers)
   <http://e-lactancia.org/media/papers/AlfalafaGalactogogo-PubHealNut2009.pdf>
   7. Akaogi J, Barker T, Kuroda Y, Nacionales DC, Yamasaki Y, Stevens BR,
   Reeves WH, Satoh M. *Role of non-protein amino acid L-canavanine in
   autoimmunity.* *Autoimmun Rev. * *2006* Abstract
   <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16890899>
   8. Kato H, Iwata T, Katsu Y, Watanabe H, Ohta Y, Iguchi T. *Evaluation
   of estrogenic activity in diets for experimental animals using in vitro
   assay.* *J Agric Food Chem. * *2004* Abstract
   <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14995154>
   9. Brown AC. *Lupus erythematosus and nutrition: a review of the
   literature.* *J Ren Nutr. * *2000* Abstract
   <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11070144>
   10. Kopec K. *Herbal medications and breastfeeding.* *J Hum Lact. *
   *1999* Abstract <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10578793>
   11. Farnsworth NR. *Alfalfa pills and autoimmune diseases.* *Am J Clin
   Nutr. * *1995* Abstract <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7572732>
   12. D'Arcy PF. *Adverse reactions and interactions with herbal
   medicines. Part 1. Adverse reactions.* *Adverse Drug React Toxicol Rev. *
   *1991* Abstract <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1793770>
   13. Montanaro A, Bardana EJ Jr. *Dietary amino acid-induced systemic
   lupus erythematosus.* *Rheum Dis Clin North Am. * *1991* Abstract
   <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1862241>
   14. Alcocer-Varela J, Iglesias A, Llorente L, Alarcón-Segovia D. *Effects
   of L-canavanine on T cells may explain the induction of systemic lupus
   erythematosus by alfalfa.* *Arthritis Rheum. * *1985* Abstract
   <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3155617>
   15. Elakovich SD, Hampton JM. *Analysis of coumestrol, a phytoestrogen,
   in alfalfa tablets sold for human consumption.* *J Agric Food Chem. *
   *1984* Abstract <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6707329>
   16. Eriksson R, Fransson GB, Kylberg E. *[Lucerne--can it influence milk
   production?].* *Jordemodern. * *1983* Abstract
   <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6552257>
   17. Malinow MR, Bardana EJ Jr, Goodnight SH Jr. *Pancytopenia during
   ingestion of alfalfa seeds.* *Lancet. * *1981* Abstract
   <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6110847>



-- 
Dra. Carmela Baeza
Médico de Familia
Consultora Certificada en Lactancia Materna IBCLC
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