High glycaemic index: significant blood glucose impact — caution in diabetes. Dental caries: promotes cariogenic bacteria. Otherwise very safe. Dextrose (d-glucose) forms used in tablets generally safe at supplement excipient quantities.
Simple monosaccharide used as sweetener, tablet excipient, and energy source. Very high glycaemic index. Intravenous glucose used medically. Generally safe but raises blood glucose acutely.
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)