Glucose (dextrose) is sometimes promoted in alternative medicine as 'adrenal support' or for 'mast cell stabilization,' but there is no robust scientific evidence that taking glucose relieves allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, or hives. Allergies are immune-mediated reactions to allergens; glucose is a simple sugar that affects blood sugar levels but does not directly intervene in the IgE-mediated cascade. A few small studies even suggest that high blood glucose may worsen inflammatory responses – the opposite of an anti-allergic effect. In evidence-based medicine, glucose is not recommended for allergy treatment. Standard therapies include antihistamines, corticosteroids, allergen avoidance, and immunotherapy. Anyone considering glucose for allergies should be skeptical and consult a doctor. The claim that glucose is 'useful' for allergies is based on marketing, not solid science.
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