Classification Term: 4717
Alkaline earth metal oxides (ontology term: CHEMONTID:0000546)
Inorganic compounds containing an oxygen atom of an oxidation state of -2, in which the heaviest atom bonded to the oxygen is an alkaline earth metal." []
found 8 associated metabolites at sub_class metabolite taxonomy ontology rank level.
Ancestor: Alkaline earth metal organides
Child Taxonomies: There is no child term of current ontology term.
Magnesium oxide
Magnesium oxide is only found in individuals that have used or taken this drug. It is an inorganic compound that occurs in nature as the mineral periclase. In aqueous media combines quickly with water to form magnesium hydroxide. It is used as an antacid and mild laxative and has many nonmedicinal uses. [PubChem]The term "Milk of Magnesia" was first used to describe a white aqueous, mildly alkaline suspension of magnesium hydroxide formulated at about 8\\%w/v. Milk of magnesia is primarily used to alleviate constipation, but can also be used to relieve indigestion and heartburn. When taken internally by mouth as a laxative, the osmotic force of the magnesia suspension acts to draw fluids from the body and to retain those already within the lumen of the intestine, serving to distend the bowel, thus stimulating nerves within the colon wall, inducing peristalsis and resulting in evacuation of colonic contents. Magnesium supplements have also been shown to reduce platelet aggregation by inhibiting in the influx of calcium, a crucial component of platelet aggregation. C78276 - Agent Affecting Digestive System or Metabolism > C29697 - Laxative D005765 - Gastrointestinal Agents > D000863 - Antacids Same as: D01167
Calcium oxide
It is used in food as a pH control agent, nutrient supplement, dough conditioner, and texturising, firming and anticaking agent. Calcium oxide is found in many foods, some of which are calabash, common hazelnut, cottonseed, and coconut. Same as: D01679
Calcium hydrogen sulfite
Preservative. Calcium bisulfite (calcium bisulphite) is an inorganic compound which is the salt of calcium cation and bisulfite anion. As a food additive it is used as a preservative under the E number E227. Preservative
Magnesium trisilicate
Anticaking and coating agent. Magnesium trisilicate is a food additive that is used as a kind of absorbent to filter unwanted residue fat from used frying oil. The additive is often employed by fast food chains to absorb fatty acids and remove impurities which form in edible oils during the frying process.
Talc
It is used in foods as a masticatory agent, separation/filtration aid, material handling aid, sweetener and washing/surface removal agent [DFC]
Magnesium oxide (MgO)
Added to food as a nutrient supplement, anticaking agent, firming agent, or lubricant and release agent Same as: D01167