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The use of succinic acid
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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The majority of somatic diseases is associated with a violation of the metabolic process at the cellular level, a change in biochemical reactions.
One of the factors of the appearance of pathological processes is a violation of the equilibrium between carbon and oxygen. Amber acid helps to neutralize this imbalance, which causes a positive impact of amber on the human body.
Amber is an amazing in its beauty and variety of gems. Over the years, it was created from the resin of ancient coniferous trees. The stones of amber attracted people with their mysterious radiance. But not only aesthetic properties have found application in human life. Healing influence of amber has been known since ancient times. Nowadays scientists have proved that the guesses of the healers were not groundless.
The formula of succinic acid is a combination of molecules of carbon and oxygen in equal parts (C 4 H 6 O 4 ). This chemical composition determines its beneficial effect on the body, both human and plants.
In an industrial process, succinic acid (butane or ethane dicarboxylic acid) is produced by hydrogenation of maleic anhydride. As a result of chemical reactions, crystals that do not have color appear, which are easily dissolved by water or alcohol.
Amber acid in a tablet form is sold in any pharmacy chain without a prescription. Possible names:
- Energet,
- Mitomin,
- Cogitum,
- Yantavit.
The affordability of the price makes it possible for any person to experience the effect of the drug. But, before engaging in self-treatment, which is strictly prohibited, a doctor's consultation is necessary. It is important to study the patterns of application of succinic acid and to know its effect on the human body.
Useful properties of succinic acid
The normal functioning of cells depends on the fruit acids, which are amber, which has a natural antioxidant effect. Ethane dicarboxylic acid is a strong catalyst capable of activating the fermentation process at the cellular level. Significantly slows the growth of neoplasms. The body of patients regularly taking butanedioic acid, together with the course of the main treatment is restored faster, and the risk of relapse is minimized. There were no negative phenomena during the use of succinic acid.
Butanedioic acid has the effect of complex effects on the human body. It accumulates in organs and systems, where necessary. It is used as an auxiliary effective tool to the basic therapy scheme.
Ethane dicarboxylic acid should be taken:
- People who have problems with being overweight. Butanedioic acid has the ability to purify the human body from harmful, poisoning the body's compounds and activate the work of the gastrointestinal tract, but lose weight without using exercise and a balanced diet will not work! Thanks to the systematic reception of acid, fatigue, weakness, drowsiness and malaise will pass.
- The rush of vivacity, vitality and energy gives butanedic acid to a healthy person.
- Has a rejuvenating effect on the body.
- It helps to raise the mood and increase vitality.
- Has a restoring effect on the affected organs.
- Slows down the aging process.
- It is irreplaceable for colds, detrimental to the immune system, accelerates the regeneration of cells. In order to protect the body from viruses, it is enough to use 1 tab. Three times a day. This is an excellent opportunity to prevent viral diseases.
- With chronic stress and depression, if taken regularly with other remedies used for rehabilitation.
- In the gestational period, in a dosage appointed by the attending physician, will allow to normalize the hormonal background. A child in the womb will receive a sufficient amount of oxygen, thereby reducing the risk of complications.
- Butanedioic acid is widely used in the treatment of inflammatory processes and infertility in gynecological practice.
- Positive effect of succinic acid gives in diseases of the hematopoietic system. Regularly taking the drug, there is stimulation of blood circulation, increase of hemoglobin, strengthening of the walls of blood vessels.
- In diabetes mellitus insulin production by the pancreas is broken, which leads to the dysfunction of many processes. In the course of the research, doctors confirmed that succinic acid enhances insulin secretion and, accordingly, improves overall metabolic processes.
- Undoubtedly the benefits of the drug during the treatment of malignant neoplasms. Scientists came to the conclusion that the cause of tumors are mutations in cells caused by a malfunction of the mitochondria. Amber acid, activating enzymes, inhibits the growth of neoplasms, without exerting a negative effect on the body.
- Recommended for food and alcohol poisoning. For 5 hours take 1 tablet. Every hour and well-being will improve significantly. Succinic acid promotes the intensive removal of harmful compounds and decomposition products. Alcoholic beverages in large quantities cause significant harm to the human body. Alcohol is able in a short time to penetrate into the blood and turn into poisonous vinegar aldehyde. After a while, the acetic aldehyde begins to disintegrate into non-toxic compounds. Butanedioic acid catalyzes the process of decay, causing the body to clear and normalize the state of health. To reduce the influence of alcohol, the drug can be drunk at a dosage of 0.25 g for 30-60 minutes before drinking. The drug is activated after half an hour and the duration of its action is 2-3 hours.
- To treat the condition of alcohol withdrawal, it is necessary to apply the drug for 5 to 10 days. The daily intake is 1 g, which is used three to four times. Succinic acid is used as an element in a complex of therapeutic measures for the treatment of alcohol dependence. At late stages of alcoholism, the drug does not have a positive effect.
The use of succinic acid for the skin
Widely used is this acidic compound in cosmetology. Thanks to the ability of butanedioic acid to restore metabolic processes, the cellular balance at the molecular level, which actively slows down the aging of the skin, making it elastic and elastic. Skin cells under the influence of acid are enriched with oxygen, and it accelerates all intracellular processes. The skin acquires a lighter shade and a healthy appearance. Its resistance to external factors increases, which is very important for acne, because pathogenic microorganisms can not cause significant inflammatory reactions.
If the composition of creams, masks, serums for the skin of the face includes succinic acid, this greatly affects their price, making it unrealistically high, and the benefits of such creams are beyond doubt. You can creams, shampoo saturated with acidic compound. To do this - dissolve the tablet with succinic acid water and add to the cosmetic. The only drawback of this procedure is the dilution of the remedy. It is safe to apply the acidic agent even in the most sensitive areas - the eye area and decollete.
The main advantage of succinic acid is the ability to use at any age.
The use of butanedioic acid by women of mature age helps to rejuvenate the skin of the face, smoothing the facial wrinkles.
This effect of succinic acid is explained by the saturation of skin cells with oxygen, which prevents accumulation of excess fluid as a result of age-related changes. Improves blood circulation, puffiness disappears.
Special attention should be paid to the ability of succinic acid to smooth out scar changes on the skin. The use of butanedioic acid will not completely eliminate the scars and keloid scars, but will significantly reduce them, smooth the structure, make it less visible. To do this, it is necessary to apply, dissolved in water, the preparation containing succinic acid, to the affected area once a day for several days for a quarter of an hour, after which the solution must be washed off.
The use of succinic acid for children
The use of succinic acid in pediatrics is widely used. It is recommended to children who are ill often as part of a recovery course after treatment with drugs, which in most cases affect metabolic processes. But with the appointment of tablets of butanedioic acid, a doctor's consultation is a prerequisite. The specialist should take into account all the risk factors when prescribing this medicine. With extreme caution, it is necessary to use the drug with aggravating anamnesis diseases:
- peptic ulcer,
- kidney and urinary system diseases,
- allergic reactions of the body,
- inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract,
- high blood pressure.
Perhaps in these cases, in order not to harm the doctor, he will refuse to prescribe an acid-containing drug to the patient.
Under the standard scheme, children under 5 years of age are recommended taking a tablet preparation with ½ tablets three times a day during meals. Children older than 5 years - 1 tab. Three times a day also combine with food intake. The necessary dose and schedule for taking the drug is determined by the doctor. The fact that succinic acid will cope with all health problems is not to be hoped for, but to help the body recover from illness, to return a vigorous and active state will help.
The use of succinic acid for plants
Undoubtedly the use of succinic acid for plants. The acidic compound is:
- an excellent catalyst for plant growth,
- improves the soil and stabilizes its microflora.
For better germination and resistance to various diseases, it is recommended to treat the inoculum with a solution of 1% succinic acid.
Dissolved in water butanedioic acid is used for:
- soaking the cuttings of plants;
- spraying of plants during the growing season.
To soak the cuttings, use is made of succinic acid dissolved in water (0.002% -0.02%). A slight overdose for plants is not dangerous.
Spraying of the rooted seedlings improves the growth of new shoots, and if the roots of seedlings are soaked in an aqueous solution of butanedioic acid for a quarter of a day, then root growth will occur. The drug solution is used for resuscitation of plants. To increase the yield, sugar content of fruits and berries, it is necessary to spray fruit trees and berry bushes to the phase of their flowering. For example, cherries, cherries, apricots are treated with a solution that is prepared like this - 0.3 g per 10 liters of water.
Brief instruction on the use of succinic acid
Preparations containing in their composition succinic acid are produced in the form of:
- Solutions for injection.
- Tablets.
- Powder.
- Capsule.
Ethane dicarboxylic acid (tablets or capsules) is taken orally with food or after the end of the meal. Be sure to drink enough clean water without gas or milk about 1 cup.
The powder must be diluted with water and drink the solution, combining with or after the ingestion of food. The greatest effect is achieved if taken per day 1 g (2 tab.). Optimum daily dose divided into two portions, but you can drink the solution at one time. To consume funds containing succinic acid is necessary not later than 18-00, because they have an activating effect and can cause excessive excitement and a burst of energy, which can make it difficult to fall asleep. Take pills - 1 pc. Or 0.5 g twice daily or ½ tab. (0.25 g) three times a day. These regimens are used for various diseases, but only after the appointment of a doctor. The duration of the course of therapy with butanedioic acid depends on the disease and takes from 1 to 3 months. Cycles of treatment with succinic acid are repeated if necessary, observing between them intervals of 14-21 days.
For mature and elderly people, to maintain an active lifestyle and working capacity, it is recommended to take butanedioic acid according to the following scheme: for 3 days to drink 1 tab. On the fourth day, take a break.
When overfatigue and decay of forces, preparations with succinic acid use 1-2 g (2-4 tablets) in one dose.
To restore the body, after the competition or intense sports training, heavy physical labor, it is recommended to drink in one meal 3 g (6 tab.) Butanedioic acid.
An acidic compound can be administered as a restorative. In this case, the dosage is selected individually.
Doctor's comments
Doctors and patients left many different opinions about the effects of ethane dicarboxylic acid on the human body. In the reviews it was noted that butanedioic acid really energizes, providing a surge of strength, increases efficiency, reduces fatigue.
Neuropathologists confirm that succinic acid in a short time eliminates nervousness, indifference, fatigue, drowsiness during the day, thereby increasing productivity in work.
Cosmetologists advise her to take those who need to improve the condition of the skin and hair.
The greatest number of reviews left on the use of succinic acid for weight loss. Among them there are both positive and negative ones.
Positive feedback is left by those people who drank butanedioic acid as an additional element to dietary nutrition and exercise by special exercises, achieving significant effects.
In this category of estimates, it is noted that succinic acid saturates a person with energy, vigor, strength, due to which, physical loads are transferred easily and in significant amounts.
Negative reviews about this drug are left by people who used this drug to remove excess weight without dieting and doing physical exercises, hoping for a "magic" action of the remedy. With this method of use, succinic acid did not give the expected effect, and dissatisfied users left the appropriate response.
In general, the use of succinic acid positively affects the body, but it is necessary to carefully observe the dosage and regular intake.