Acide d'Ambre, Acide Butanedioïque, Acide Éthylène Dicarboxylique, Acide Succinique, Amber, Amber Acid, Ammonium Succinate, Butanedioic Acid, Esprit Volatil de Succin, Oil of Amber, Sel Volatil de Succin, Spirit of Amber, Succinato, Succinic Acid, Succinum.
Succinate or succinic acid is involved in several chemical processes in the body. In supplements, it is used for symptoms related to menopause such as hot flashes and irritability.
Succinate is also applied to the skin for arthritis and joint pain.
How does work?
It is not known how succinate might work for any medical condition.
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Symptoms of menopause.
- Arthritis.
- Pain.
There is not enough information to know if succinate is safe.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There is not enough information to know if succinate is safe during pregnancy and breast-feeding. It should be avoided. **SpecialPrecautions**The appropriate dose of succinate 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 succinate. 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.
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Peskov AB, Maevskii EI, Uchitel ML, et al. Succinate-based preparation alleviates manifestations of the climacteric syndrome in women. Bull Exp Biol Med 2005;140:312-4. View abstract.