Generally safe at cosmetic use quantities. Oral supplement use limited. Similar safety profile to propylene glycol but even less commonly used orally. Generally well tolerated.
Diol used as humectant and solvent in cosmetics and some food applications. Similar to propylene glycol but less common in oral applications. Metabolised to glucose and acetate.
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
| Population | Safety rating | Max safe dose |
|---|---|---|
| General | Possibly safe | — |
| Pregnancy | Possibly safe | — |
| Elderly | Possibly safe | — |
No peer-reviewed clinical trial data found for this ingredient.
Data by supplement.ge — Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG)