Synonyms/Common Names/Related Substances:
- Disaccharide.
Clinical Bottom Line/Effectiveness
Brief Background:
- Anhydrous crystalline maltose has been used as a food stabilizer, and a desiccant for use in foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
- Anhydrous crystalline maltose has been studied in patients with Sjogren's syndrome for treatment of dry mouth (1;2).
- Limited information is currently available about the effects of anhydrous crystalline maltose for the treatment of any indication in humans.
Dosing/Toxicology
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References
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