Can you take resveratrol while breastfeeding?
What LactMed says
The National Library of Medicine’s own summary, quoted in full. We do not write a verdict of our own on this question, and we do not compress theirs into a label.
Resveratrol (3,4',5-trans-trihydroxystilbene) is an antioxidant found in numerous plant species and in red wine. Resveratrol has no specific lactation-related uses. In general, it is used to prevent heart disease, cancer, and other diseases associated with aging, although high-quality studies are lacking. Resveratrol appears to be relatively free from adverse reactions. However, no data exist on the excretion of resveratrol into breastmilk or on the safety and efficacy of resveratrol in nursing mothers or infants. Resveratrol supplements usually contain hundreds of times the amounts found in wine or other foods, so their safety during breastfeeding cannot be assured. It is probably best to avoid the use of red wine as a source of resveratrol during breastfeeding. Refer to the LactMed record on Alcohol for details.
Dietary supplements do not require extensive pre-marketing approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Manufacturers are responsible to ensure the safety, but do not need to prove the safety and effectiveness of dietary supplements before they are marketed. Dietary supplements may contain multiple ingredients, and differences are often found between labeled and actual ingredients or their amounts. A manufacturer may contract with an independent organization to verify the quality of a product or its ingredients, but that does not certify the safety or effectiveness of a product. Because of the above issues, clinical testing results on one product may not be applicable to other products. More detailed information about dietary supplements is available elsewhere on the LactMed Web site.
Quoted from Resveratrol — Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®), National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, revised September 20, 2021.
How much resveratrol gets into breastmilk
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
What has been seen in breastfed infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Frequently asked questions
Can you take resveratrol while breastfeeding?
Resveratrol (3,4',5-trans-trihydroxystilbene) is an antioxidant found in numerous plant species and in red wine. The full record is quoted on this page, and the decision is one to make with the person who prescribed it — LactMed itself states it is not a substitute for professional judgement.
Does resveratrol pass into breastmilk?
LactMed's measured drug levels for resveratrol are quoted in full on this page, under "How much gets into breastmilk".
Do I need to pump and dump after taking resveratrol?
LactMed does not frame its records that way — it reports measured drug levels in milk and what has been observed in breastfed infants, which is what this page quotes. "Pump and dump" advice for a specific drug and dose should come from your clinician or a pharmacist, not from a general rule.
More on resveratrol
LactMed states that the information it presents is not a substitute for professional judgement, and that you should consult your healthcare provider for breastfeeding advice related to your particular situation. Nothing on this page is medical advice.