Calcium Pangamate
Calcium Pangamate (also known as Pangamic acid or Vitamin B15) is a dietary supplement compound containing calcium bound to dimethylglycine. It is primarily used in alternative medicine practices and is not an FDA-approved pharmaceutical. The exact mechanism of action is not well-established, and its efficacy for any specific medical condition has not been definitively proven through rigorous clinical trials.
Calcium Pangamate is a supplemental form of pangamic acid used in alternative medicine with unverified therapeutic claims.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1917
- Generic
- Calcium Pangamate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Used as a dietary supplement in alternative medicine, sometimes promoted for energy enhancement, oxygen utilization, and liver function support, though none of these uses are clinically validated.
The mechanism of action is not specified or well-understood. It is hypothesized to act as a methyl group donor and may influence cellular metabolism, but scientific evidence is lacking.
Not FDA-approved for the treatment of any medical condition. Classified as a pin-variant supplement. Should not replace conventional medical treatments. Consultation with a healthcare provider is recommended before use.
Official drug label
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