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Glucuronolactone

Glucuronolactone is a natural metabolic product found in the body. Glucuronolactone is referred to as glucurolactone in German-language literature. Because glucuronolactone was used as a drug during the Vietnam conflict to provide energy and well-being to soldiers in combat, it was believed that glucuronolactone was developed by the US. Because glucuronolactone is naturally produced by the body, these suggestions are false and with no evidence to support them.

Glucuronolactone is a natural metabolic product found in the body. Glucuronolactone is referred to as glucurolactone in the German-language literature. Because glucuronolactone was used as a drug during the Vietnam conflict to provide energy and well-being to soldiers in combat, it was believed that glucuronolactone was developed by the US. Because glucuronolactone is naturally produced by the body, these suggestions are false and with no evidence to support them. Glucurolactone is found in nature in both the plant and animal kingdoms. It is a product of carbohydrate metabolism. In animals, it plays a role as an important structural component of almost all fibrous and connective tissue. This substance also plays an important role in the detoxification of endogenous and exogenous substances. Glucuronolactone is a popular ingredient in energy drinks. Most of these drinks contain caffeine. But glucuronolactone not only provides energy, it also increases the consumer's sense of well-being. The body produces glucuronolactone naturally, so a deficiency is virtually impossible.

Dosage

Follow the instructions of the respective product.

References

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