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Don’t use lycium if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

02 April, 2014 ≈ 1 min read
Don’t use lycium if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
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It is not safe to take Goji berries (Lycium barbarum) during pregnancy. Contains betaine which can cause an abortion. Do not use Goji berries (Lycium barbarum) if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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