Calcium D-glucarate is a chemical similar to glucaric acid. Glucaric acid is naturally found in the body and in some fruits and vegetables.
Calcium D-glucarate is made by combining glucaric acid with calcium. Calcium D-glucarate might lower estrogen levels, which might have effects in some people with hormone-dependent cancers.
People use calcium D-glucarate for preventing breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer, and for treating other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse calcium D-glucarate with calcium. These are not the same.
Uses & Effectiveness
We currently have no information for CALCIUM D-GLUCARATE overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if calcium D-glucarate is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions and Warnings
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if calcium D-glucarate is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if calcium D-glucarate is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
Alcohol (Ethanol) interacts with CALCIUM D-GLUCARATE
The body breaks down calcium D-glucarate to get rid of it. Alcohol might increase how fast the body gets rid of it. This might decrease the effects of calcium D-glucarate.
Medications changed by the liver (Glucuronidated drugs) interacts with CALCIUM D-GLUCARATE
Some medications are changed and broken down by the liver. Calcium D-glucarate might change how quickly the liver breaks down these medications. This could change the effects and side effects of these medications.
Minor Interaction
Be watchful with this combination
Kanamycin interacts with CALCIUM D-GLUCARATE
Kanamycin is an antibiotic. The body breaks down kanamycin to get rid of it. Calcium D-glucarate might increase how quickly the body gets rid of it. This might decrease the effects of kanamycin.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of calcium D-glucarate might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
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