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Organic form: generally safe at studied doses. All germanium supplements: kidney monitoring recommended. Limited clinical data.
Organic germanium (carboxyethylgermanium sesquioxide) has immune-modulating and anti-cancer properties. Inorganic germanium is nephrotoxic.
Acts as structural component of enzymes and cellular architecture, or as electrolyte regulating membrane potential, fluid balance, and signal transduction. Cofactor for metalloenzymes involved in antioxidant defence, energy metabolism, and immune function.
| Population | Safety rating | Max safe dose |
|---|---|---|
| General | Possibly unsafe | — |
| Pregnancy | Possibly unsafe | — |
| Elderly | Possibly unsafe | — |
No peer-reviewed clinical trial data found for this ingredient.
Data by supplement.ge — Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG)