Commonly reported side effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Myalgia
Cromolyn Sodium
Oral capsule (200mg)Not available in all statesMarketing purposes only. Actual medications, if prescribed, are dispensed by a licensed pharmacy.
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Cromolyn SodiumCromolyn Sodium
Mast cell stabilizer that prevents degranulation and mediator release. Used for mastocytosis, MCAS, and food allergies. Oral formulation acts locally in the GI tract with minimal systemic absorption.
Prevents mast cell degranulation
Minimal systemic absorption (safe)
Oral GI-targeted action
Well tolerated
No commitment · HSA/FSA eligibleNo commitment · HSA/FSA eligible
How it works
Mechanism of action
Stabilizes mast cell membranes by blocking calcium channels required for degranulation, preventing release of histamine, prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and cytokines.
The baseline panel.
Every Marek client receives this baseline panel before a provider review. Your provider may add additional biomarkers based on your health history, symptoms, and goals, pulling from 1,000+ available markers. See more biomarkers →
Hormone Profile
12 markers
Sex hormones
- Total TestosteroneLC/MS
- Free TestosteroneEquilibrium Dialysis
- Estradiol, Sensitive / UltrasensitiveLC/MS
- Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
- ProgesteroneLC/MSFemale panel
- Prolactin
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
- hCG, Total, QuantitativeFemale panel, pre-menopause
Adrenals & neurosteroids
- Cortisol
- DHEA-S
Growth hormone / IGF-1
- Insulin-Like Growth Factor I (IGF-1)
Thyroid Status
3 markers
Thyroid hormones
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Free T4
- Free T3
Heart Health
9 markers
Cardiovascular health
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol
- LDL Cholesterol
- LDL:HDL Ratio
- VLDL Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Apolipoprotein-B (ApoB)
- C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (hsCRP)
- Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a))
Metabolism
3 markers
Insulin sensitivity
- Blood Glucose
- Fasting Insulin
- HbA1c
Organ Function
26 markers
Liver & pancreas
- AST
- ALT
- Bilirubin, Total
- γ-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
Kidney function
- BUN
- Creatinine w/ eGFR
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
- Glucose
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
- Creatinine
- eGFR
- BUN/Creatinine Ratio
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Chloride
- Carbon Dioxide, Total
- Calcium
- Protein, Total
- Albumin
- Globulin, Total
- Albumin/Globulin (A/G) Ratio
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
- AST
- ALT
Prostate health
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)Male panel
- Free PSAMale panel
- % Free PSAMale panel
Nutrient Status
31 markers
Vitamins & minerals
- Vitamin D, 25-OHD (25-Hydroxy)
- Magnesium, RBC
Iron status
- Iron
- Iron Saturation
- TIBC
- UIBC
- Ferritin
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- White Blood Count (WBC)
- Red Blood Count (RBC)
- Hemoglobin (Hgb)
- Hematocrit (HCT)
- MCV
- MCH
- MCHC
- Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
- Platelets
- Neutrophils
- Neutrophils (Absolute)
- Lymphocytes
- Lymphocytes (Absolute)
- Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio
- Monocytes
- Monocytes (Absolute)
- Eosinophils
- Eosinophils (Absolute)
- Basophils
- Basophils (Absolute)
- Immature Cells
- Immature Granulocytes
- Immature Granulocytes (Absolute)
- NRBC, w/ Reflex for Immature Cells
Safety profile
Monitoring & safety information.
Less common but serious risks
- None significant at standard doses
Generally not appropriate for
- Known hypersensitivity
Typical monitoring
- Symptom assessment
- Tryptase levels (MCAS monitoring)
FAQ
Quick answers.
Mast cell stabilizer that prevents degranulation and mediator release. Used for mastocytosis, MCAS, and food allergies. Oral formulation acts locally in the GI tract with minimal systemic absorption.
Prevents mast cell degranulation. Minimal systemic absorption (safe). Oral GI-targeted action. Well tolerated.
Common side effects include: headache, nausea, diarrhea, myalgia. Most side effects are dose-dependent and may resolve with continued use or dose adjustment.
Mast cell stabilizer that prevents degranulation and mediator release. Used for mastocytosis, MCAS, and food allergies. Oral formulation acts locally in the GI tract with minimal systemic absorption.
Treatments are dependent on licensed clinical prescription. Client costs vary based on individual labs and panel in treatments and services.