Chondroitin Sulfate Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

Chondroitin Sulfate, CAS number 9088-44-2, used as nutritional supplements. Chondroitin Sulfate is accepted as safe food nutritional supplement in many food products. Chondroitin Sulfate is a organic compound manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as White to off-white Powder.

General Side Effects

It can cause some mild stomach pain and nausea. Other side effects that have been reported are diarrhea, constipation, swollen eyelids, leg swelling, hair loss, and irregular heartbeat.

Suggested Dosage

As Chondroitin Sulfate is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Chondroitin Sulfate for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
Chondroitin Sulfate may have some affect on pregnant or breast-feeding women. We recommend consumers to consult professionals before using Chondroitin Sulfate in food of pregnant or breast-feeding women.

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