Is Swanson Agaricus Blazei Mushroom Extract 500 mg safe while breastfeeding?

Grade A. 3 Safe, 2 Caution, 0 Avoid. No major safety flags.

Clarity Product Analysis

Swanson

Agaricus Blazei Mushroom Extract 500 mg

Name: Agaricus Blazei Mushroom Extract 500 mg
Brand: Swanson

All clear5 of 6 ingredients checked · 0 flagged · 5 clear

No safety flags identified

5Checked

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3Safe

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Full ingredient analysis

Ingredient	Status	Evidence	Notes
Agaricus blazei Fruiting Bodies Mushroom Extract	Not in DB
Hypromellose	Safe	Silver	Safe. Vegetarian capsule material. FDA GRAS. Not absorbed systemically.
Magnesium Stearate	Safe	Gold	Safe for breastfeeding.. DAO: Low
Maltodextrin	Safe	Gold	Caution due to potential digestive issues.
Rice Bran	Safe	Gold	Caution — Rice bran has high putrescine (48.8 mg/kg) which competes significantly with histamine ...
Silica	Safe	Gold	Histamine: N/A

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According to the Clarity Ingredient Safety Database by Health AI. 5 of 6 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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