Cesium
Scientific names: Cesium, Cs, atomic number 55
Alternate names: Caesium, Cesio, Césium, Cesium-137, Cesium Carbonate, Cesium Chloride, Chlorure de Césium, CsCl, High pH Therapy, Numéro Atomique 55, Traitement à pH élevé
Background
Cesium is a metal element similar to lithium, sodium, and potassium. Non-radioactive cesium supplementation is sometimes called "high pH therapy."
Those who promote "high pH therapy" claim cesium affects the pH (acidity) of cancer cells. But there is no evidence to support this claim. In its natural state, cesium isn't radioactive, but it can be made radioactive in a lab.
People use non-radioactive cesium for cancer, but there is no good scientific evidence to support this use. It is also not safe. The US FDA warns against the use of cesium as medicine due to concerns for severe heart toxicity and death.
Those who promote "high pH therapy" claim cesium affects the pH (acidity) of cancer cells. But there is no evidence to support this claim. In its natural state, cesium isn't radioactive, but it can be made radioactive in a lab.
People use non-radioactive cesium for cancer, but there is no good scientific evidence to support this use. It is also not safe. The US FDA warns against the use of cesium as medicine due to concerns for severe heart toxicity and death.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Cesium is likely unsafe. There are reports of severe life-threatening low blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, and death after taking cesium supplements.
Irregular heartbeat: Cesium might make an irregular heartbeat worse. Don't use cesium if you have this condition.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if cesium is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Irregular heartbeat: Cesium might make an irregular heartbeat worse. Don't use cesium if you have this condition.
Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using cesium for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of cesium might be. Taking cesium supplements by mouth might also be unsafe. Consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
Medications for inflammation (Corticosteroids)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Some medications for inflammation can decrease potassium in the body. Cesium might also decrease potassium levels in the body. Taking cesium along with these medications might decrease potassium in the body too much.
Medications that can cause an irregular heartbeat (QT interval-prolonging drugs)
Interaction Rating=Major Do not take this combination.
Cesium might affect electrical currents in the heart. This can increase the risk of having an irregular heartbeat. Some medications can have this same effect. Taking cesium with these medications might increase the risk for a serious heart issue.
Water pills (Diuretic drugs)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Cesium can decrease potassium levels. "Water pills" can also decrease potassium levels. Taking cesium along with "water pills" might make potassium levels drop too low.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
Herbs and supplements that might cause an irregular heartbeat (QT interval-prolonging drugs): Cesium might affect electrical currents in the heart. This can increase the risk of having an irregular heartbeat. Taking cesium with other supplements with similar effects might increase the risk for a serious heart issue. Examples of supplements with this effect include bitter orange, ephedra, grapefruit, iboga, and Panax ginseng.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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