Glycerol

Glycerol might be helpful for improving hydration and exercise endurance in some people. Intravenous Glycerol is useful in some individuals with acute ischemic cerebral infarct. Oral Glycerol has been helpful in preventing some of the neurologic and audiologic sequellae of childhood bacterial meningitis. There isn't any evidence that Glycerol helps with weight loss.

Nursing mothers and women who are pregnant should avoid Glycerol supplementation. Individuals with cardiac, hepatic, or renal problems should avoid supplemental Glycerol. Individuals with diabetes and those with hemolytic anemia should also avoid supplemental Glycerol. Individuals using oral Glycerol for supplementation must drink plenty of fluid concurrently. Contact of Glycerol with strong oxidizing agents, such as chromium trioxide, potassium chlorate, or potassium permanganate, might produce an explosion. There are rare reports of cardiac dysrhythmias occurring with oral Glycerol use. Other adverse reactions include confusion and amnesia (in elderly subjects), dizziness, headache, and hyperglycemia. Individuals with type 2 diabetes might develop nonketotic hyperosmolar hyperglycemia. The most frequent adverse reactions are gastrointestinal and include bloating, diarrhea, and nausea and vomiting. This website is intended to educate and inform, and should not replace discussions with your doctor.