Succinate

Succinates are the salts and esters of succinic acid. Succinates are involved in various processes in the human body. Succinates are used in the form of supplements to treat symptoms of the menopause such as hot flushes and irritability.

Succinates are also applied to the skin for arthritis and joint pain.

How do succinates work?

There is not enough information available to say how succinates might work as a medicine.

How effective are succinates?

There is not enough scientific data to say how effective succinates are for menopausal symptoms, arthritis and pain. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of succinates in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to say whether succinates are safe and harmless or what side effects they may have.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of succinates during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid succinate.

Interactions

At the present time there is no information on interactions of succinates with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of succinates depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for succinates. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

References

1. 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.