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Can You Take SlimSet While Pregnant Or Nursing?
SlimSet while pregnant or nursing: the label tells pregnant or nursing mothers to consult a physician before using it, and this website’s answer is no. Each capsule has 138 mg of caffeine anhydrous, and caffeine intake in pregnancy is advised downwards, not upwards. Ask your doctor, and bring the label figure.
- The caution tells pregnant or nursing mothers to consult a physician before using this or any supplement.
- This website’s FAQ answers the question with no.
- Each capsule declares 138 mg of caffeine anhydrous. No total caffeine figure is published.
- No study of the finished capsule in pregnancy or nursing exists.
- Take the label figures to your doctor: 138 mg caffeine, 58.5 mg EGCG, 65 mg hydroxycitric acid.
- SlimSet is not FDA approved, and no supplement is.
Taking SlimSet while pregnant is a question with a short answer on this website and a clear reason behind it. The bottle’s caution names pregnant and nursing mothers, and the amount of caffeine in each capsule is the main reason. This page sets out the wording, the reasoning and what to bring to your doctor.
What does the SlimSet caution say about pregnant or nursing mothers?
The caution is printed on the bottle: “Do not exceed recommended dose. Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18 and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.”
That is the label’s wording, and it asks for a conversation with a physician. This website goes one step further in its own reading. Its who-it’s-for page lists anyone pregnant or nursing among the groups the label rules out, and its FAQ answers the question “Can I take it while pregnant or nursing?” with one word: no. It adds that nothing on the website argues with the label.
So the safe reading is plain. If you are pregnant or nursing, do not start SlimSet on your own. Speak to your physician first, and follow what they say.
Why is caffeine the reason SlimSet while pregnant is a concern?
Each capsule declares 138 mg of caffeine anhydrous. The green tea row adds under 4 mg, and the green coffee row adds a small amount the label does not quantify. So the total is a little above 138 mg, and no exact total is published.
The site states the principle simply: caffeine intake in pregnancy is advised downwards rather than upwards, and this is a printed 138 mg. A stimulant at this amount is the reason a pregnancy exclusion appears on a bottle whose other four rows are plant extracts at 130 mg each. For a closer look at the dose, read our post on what 138 mg of caffeine does.
The site does not give a pregnancy caffeine limit of its own, and this page will not invent one. Ask your doctor what daily caffeine amount applies to you.
Read the label wording yourself
The checkout shows the current price and the 60-day guarantee terms. Speak to your doctor before ordering if you are pregnant or nursing.
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SlimSet while pregnant or nursing: what the pages say
| Question | What is published | What is not published |
|---|---|---|
| Label wording | Pregnant or nursing mothers should consult a physician first | A pregnancy-specific dose |
| This website’s answer | No; nothing on the site argues with the label | A study in pregnant or nursing women |
| Caffeine | 138 mg anhydrous plus a few milligrams more | A total caffeine figure |
| Plant extracts | Four rows at 130 mg each; liver case reports at high doses | Any safety data in pregnancy |
| Guarantee | 60 days from purchase; return postage is yours | Free return postage |
Source: the label caution, the FAQ and the who it’s for page of this website.
What about the plant extracts in SlimSet while pregnant?
The panel has four plant rows: green coffee bean extract, raspberry ketone, garcinia extract and green tea extract, at 130 mg each. Green tea extract and garcinia both have published liver case reports at high extract doses. Those reports show that an association exists. They do not show a rate, and the amounts on this label are far below the doses involved.
But there is no published study of the finished capsule in pregnancy. Raspberry ketone has no human weight trial at any amount. The honest statement is that safety in pregnancy and nursing has not been tested for this product, which is a further reason to ask first.
What should you ask your doctor about SlimSet while pregnant or nursing?
Take the bottle or the label with you. Then ask these questions in order.
- Is any caffeinated supplement suitable for me right now?
- What is my total caffeine allowance from coffee, tea, cola and food?
- Is there any reason to avoid green tea extract, garcinia or raspberry ketone for me?
- If I am nursing, does anything change for the baby?
- If I want to lose weight, what plan is safe for me at this stage?
The figures to bring are 138 mg of caffeine anhydrous, 58.5 mg of EGCG and 65 mg of hydroxycitric acid, once a day. A printed amount keeps the conversation short.
What if you already took SlimSet and then found out you were pregnant?
Do not panic, and do not guess. Stop taking the capsule and speak to your doctor or midwife, taking the bottle with you. The lot on stock sent through this website is SLI-26/GE-8193. The order desk on +1 (302) 200-3480 can match an order to a batch.
If you want your money back, that is a separate matter handled by the same number. The guarantee runs 60 days from the date of purchase, opened bottles included, and you pay the return postage. Health comes first, and the call can wait a day.
SlimSet is a dietary supplement. It is not FDA approved, and no dietary supplement is. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, and this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Treat this page as background reading, and take your own medical questions to your doctor or pharmacist.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take SlimSet while pregnant?
No. The label tells pregnant mothers to consult a physician first, and this website’s answer is no.
Can I take SlimSet while nursing?
The label names nursing mothers in the same caution. Speak to your physician first. This website’s answer is no.
Why is SlimSet a concern in pregnancy?
Mainly the caffeine: 138 mg of caffeine anhydrous in every capsule, and caffeine intake in pregnancy is advised downwards.
Is there a safe caffeine amount for pregnancy?
This website does not publish one. Ask your doctor what applies to you.
What should I do if I took SlimSet and I am pregnant?
Stop, speak to your doctor or midwife and take the bottle with you. Call the order desk separately about a refund.
Can I get a refund if I decide not to use it?
Yes, inside 60 days of purchase. Call +1 (302) 200-3480, ask for a return authorisation and post the bottles back at your own cost.
Our view
Our view is straightforward and cautious. The label asks pregnant and nursing mothers to consult a physician, and this website says no. The main reason is the printed 138 mg of caffeine, and there is no study of this capsule in pregnancy.
If you are pregnant or nursing, wait and ask your doctor. If you are planning a pregnancy, ask before you start. Nothing here replaces medical advice. The who it’s for page and the home page keep the full label caution.
Check with your doctor first
If you are not pregnant or nursing, one bottle and the 60-day window is a low-risk way to try it.
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Last updated . Reviewed by Dr. Dean Tomlin, Doctor on the same date.
Sources named on this website
- A systematic review of caffeine safety, including pregnant women. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28438661/
