Anhydrous crystalline maltose
Scientific names: 4-O-Alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-Glucose
Alternate names: Malt Sugar
Background
Anhydrous crystalline maltose is a molecule called a disaccharide. It is formed by the joining of two glucose (sugar) molecules.
Anhydrous crystalline maltose is used for dry mouth caused by prescription medications or a condition called Sjogren syndrome, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Anhydrous crystalline maltose is used for dry mouth caused by prescription medications or a condition called Sjogren syndrome, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Anhydrous crystalline maltose is POSSIBLY SAFE when used in doses of up to 600 mg daily for up to 6 months.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if anhydrous crystalline maltose is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- An autoimmune disorder in which the glands that produce tears and saliva are damaged (Sjogren syndrome). Early research suggests that dissolving lozenges of anhydrous crystalline maltose in the mouth three times daily for up to 24 weeks improves saliva output in people with Sjogren syndrome.
- Dry mouth due to prescription medicines.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of anhydrous crystalline maltose depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time, there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for anhydrous crystalline maltose. 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 your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if this product interacts with any medicines.
Before taking this product, talk with your health professional if you take any medications.
Before taking this product, talk with your health professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
There isn't enough reliable information to know how anhydrous crystalline maltose might work.
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