Here I go again...raining on parades (must be all this rain in Oregon).
Metabolife IS quite a problem during bf for MOST mothers.  I'm not saying
that there's not a case or two where nothing happens, but let me explain.
The per pill dose of Ma Huang/ephedra being at the maximum allowed PER DAY
by law and then requiring the consumption of the pill TID alone causes me
great concern.  Ma Huang/Ephedra is banned in Nebraska (and banned for
mailing in Oregon) because of its dangerous side effects.  It is a natural
treatment for asthma, but can cause a variety of heart-related problems
including heart attack and death (now, do YOU want that on your
shoulders?).

Second, the golden seal, sasparilla, and gotu could also be problematic,
and the bee-pollen and royal jelly can cause anaphylatic reactions in those
allergic to bees.

I'd say it's not worth the risk, and I very rarely say that.  How about
exercise to increase metabolism?  Plus, the women I have known who have
used this have NOT lost weight on it.  'Just my 2 cents. Chris

 Chris Hafner-Eaton, PhD, MPH, CHES, IBCLC   email: [log in to unmask]
                HSR & Health Educational Consultant