Tartaric Acid
OTHER NAME(S): Acide Dihydroxysuccinique, Acide Tartrique, Dihydroxysuccinic Acid, Dihydroxysuccinic Acid, Ácido tartárico, Acide tartrique
Overview
Tartaric acid is a type of alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). Alpha hydroxy acids are natural acids found in foods. Tartaric acid comes from grapes and wine.
When inhaled, tartaric acid causes coughing.
People use tartaric acid for asthma, swallowing problems, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse tartaric acid with other alpha hydroxy acids, including lactic acid, glycolic acid, malic acid, and citric acid. These are not the same.
Uses
We currently have no information for Tartaric Acid overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Tartaric acid is commonly consumed in foods. There isn't enough reliable information to know if tartaric acid is safe to use as medicine or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if tartaric acid is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: Tartaric acid is commonly consumed in foods. There isn't enough reliable information to know if tartaric acid is safe to use as medicine or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if tartaric acid is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Tartaric acid is commonly consumed in foods. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if tartaric acid is safe to use as medicine while pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and stick to food amounts.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Tartaric Acid overview.
Dosing
Tartaric acid is found in grapes, wine, and other fruits such as bananas. As medicine, there isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of tartaric acid might be. 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 a healthcare professional before using.
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