Mineral
Cesium
Cesium is a soft alkali metal that occurs in trace amounts in the environment. It has no known role in human nutrition.
Heart rhythm and potassium
Reported harms include potentially fatal abnormal heart rhythms, low blood potassium, seizures and fainting. For adverse effects during use, the FDA advises stopping the product and seeking immediate medical care or advice. 1
Medicines can add to the risk
MSK warns that corticosteroids and certain diuretics can compound cesium-related potassium loss. 2
Adverse findings
Ratings where the reported effect was unwanted. Each lists the studies behind it.
For information, not individual medical advice. Ingredient studies do not establish the effectiveness of these products.
Sources
- Public Health Alert Concerning Dietary Supplements Containing Cesium Salts US Food and Drug Administration, 2020
- Cesium Chloride Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center