Dolomite

Generic name: CaMg(CO3)2, Carbonate Mineral
Brand names: Dolomite, Dolomitic Limestone, Dolostone

Usage of Dolomite

Bone

Animal data

Limited studies in rodents suggest that dolomite is a source of magnesium. In a 9-week study of ovariectomized rats, dolomite increased circulating serum magnesium and decreased serum calcium levels. However, dolomite did not improve bone histological indices such as bone mass.Mizoguchi 2005 In another rodent study, dolomite repaired bone damage more effectively than the negative control; however, dolomite was less effective than the positive control (bovine bone).Moreschi 2010

Dolomite side effects

A rash diagnosed as pityriasis rubra pilaris has been reported.Iraji 2013 Dolomite dust may cause respiratory symptoms (eg, cough, phlegm, wheezing, productive cough, shortness of breath), especially among exposed workers.Neghab 2012

Before taking Dolomite

Avoid use. Information regarding safety and efficacy in pregnancy and lactation is lacking.

How to use Dolomite

Clinical information is lacking. No recent clinical studies support dosing recommendations for dolomite.

Warnings

Dolomite preparations contaminated with heavy metals may lead to toxicities with long-term use. Dolomite supplements had higher rates of lead contamination than other calcium sources.Mattos 2006 Calcium supplements made from sedimentary rocks (including dolomite and chalk) have higher polonium levels than organic calcium compounds.Strumińska-Parulska 2015

Short-term toxicity studies in rats did not result in mortality with dolomite 2 g/kg. During organogenesis (day 6 to 17 post-conception), dolomite did not induce maternal or embryo-fetal toxicity in rats.Lagarto 2013

What other drugs will affect Dolomite

None well documented.

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