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About
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.
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
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.
🇪🇺 EU Health Claims Status
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this claimed effect for this food has not been substantiated.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
Art.13(5)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because this claim is contrary to the general principles for health claims. The use of such a health claim would convey a conflicting and confusing message to consumers, because it would encourage consumption of sugars for which, on the basis of generally accepted scientific advice, national and international authorities inform the consumer that their intake should be reduced.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 5
Art.13(5)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because this claim is contrary to the general principles for health claims. The use of such a health claim would convey a conflicting and confusing message to consumers, because it would encourage consumption of sugars for which, on the basis of generally accepted scientific advice, national and international authorities inform the consumer that their intake should be reduced.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 5
Art.13(5)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because this claim is contrary to the general principles for health claims. The use of such a health claim would convey a conflicting and confusing message to consumers, because it would encourage consumption of sugars for which, on the basis of generally accepted scientific advice, national and international authorities inform the consumer that their intake should be reduced.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 5
Art.13(5)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because this claim is contrary to the general principles for health claims. The use of such a health claim would convey a conflicting and confusing message to consumers, because it would encourage consumption of sugars for which, on the basis of generally accepted scientific advice, national and international authorities inform the consumer that their intake should be reduced.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 5
Art.13(5)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because this claim is contrary to the general principles for health claims. The use of such a health claim would convey a conflicting and confusing message to consumers, because it would encourage consumption of sugars for which, on the basis of generally accepted scientific advice, national and international authorities inform the consumer that their intake should be reduced.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 5
🏷️ Other Names
D-Glucose (dextrose)