Very safe. Despite name, not related to ethanol — no intoxicating properties. Rare contact sensitisation. No significant safety concerns.
Fatty alcohol used as emollient, emulsifier, and pharmaceutical excipient. Not an alcohol in the ethanol sense. Very safe. Used in skin care and pharmaceutical formulations.
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)