SAFE
Galactose
D-Galactose (monosaccharide)
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Carbohydrates & Fibers
PubMed Studies
214
PubChem CID
About
Monosaccharide component of lactose. Used in research and occasionally as supplement. Galactosaemia: metabolic disorder contraindication.
How it works (mechanism of action)
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.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
GALACTOSAEMIA: ABSOLUTELY CONTRAINDICATED — life-threatening accumulation of galactose-1-phosphate. In healthy individuals: metabolised normally. High-dose chronic supplementation in animal studies may accelerate aging (galactose model of aging).
🏷️ Other Names
D-Galactose (monosaccharide)