Question 1

What is Castoreum?

Accepted Answer

Castoreum is a substance collected from beaver castor glands and has been used historically in perfumery/flavoring and in some traditional medicine contexts; reliable clinical evidence for supplement benefits is limited.

Question 2

What are the common uses of Castoreum?

Accepted Answer

Castoreum is commonly used for Marketed for anxiety/insomnia and menstrual complaints (traditional use), Used historically as a flavor/fragrance material.

Question 3

How does Castoreum work?

Accepted Answer

Mechanisms for claimed health benefits are not well established in humans; evidence for supplement-style medicinal effects is limited.

Question 4

Are there any warnings or precautions for Castoreum?

Accepted Answer

Human safety data for medicinal-dose use are limited; avoid during pregnancy/breastfeeding unless advised by a clinician. Use caution if you have allergies or sensitivities; discontinue if adverse effects occur. Additional precautions may apply.

Question 5

Is Castoreum FDA approved?

Accepted Answer

In the U.S., if sold as a dietary supplement, products fall under DSHEA and are not FDA-approved for effectiveness before marketing; castoreum is also used in fragrance/flavor contexts depending on product.

Question 6

Where can I buy Castoreum?

Accepted Answer

Not commonly used in mainstream supplements; may be found through niche vendors online.

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