Nutrient Database

Germanium

mineral

Approved

General information about nutrients. No diagnosis, no medical advice. If you take medication, are pregnant or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor before taking supplements.

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Overview

Trace element. Research is very limited.

Expert consensus: Mixed

Organic germanium (Ge-132) is the form studied. Inorganic forms are toxic. Use with extreme caution.