Wholesale 98% Inositol CAS 87-89-8
What is Inositol?
Inositol, also known as cyclohexanehexol, hexahydroxycyclohexane, cyclohexitol, is a B vitamin.Inositol exists in nature as multiple cis and trans isomers, and the naturally occurring isomer is cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-cyclohexanehexol.
The largest food sources of inositol are organic whole grains, nuts, cantaloupe, citrus fruits, lima beans, raisins, and cabbage. Milk also contains some inositol. Inositol accelerates cellular metabolism. An essential vitamin for lipid metabolism, inositol promotes the absorption of vitamins and lipid-lowering drugs, promotes fat metabolism and cell growth in the liver and other tissues, and is used as an adjunct treatment for fatty liver disease and hyperlipidemia. Inositol is also widely used as a food and feed additive.
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Key Benefits of Inositol
Promotes Lipid Metabolism
Inositol participates in the synthesis of lecithin, promoting fat transport and metabolism, helping to prevent fatty liver disease and regulate blood lipids.
Supports Nervous System Health
As a secondary neurotransmitter, inositol participates in nerve signaling and may help regulate mood and relieve anxiety.
Promotes Reproductive Health
Inositol helps regulate insulin sensitivity and ovarian function and may help improve ovulation and hormonal balance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
What are the Applications of Inositol?
Inositol has a wide range of applications in medicine, food, and feed.
In the pharmaceutical industry, creatine is used to prepare medications such as inositol tablets and inositol nicotinate, which are used to treat liver disease and high cholesterol-related conditions. Inositol nicotinate is synthesized from niacin, phosphorus oxychloride, and inositol. In recent years, inositol derivatives, such as fluoroinositol, have shown potential in immunomodulation.
In the food industry, inositol, as a bioactive substance, participates in human metabolism and plays an important role in maintaining growth, development, and health. It is often used for nutritional fortification in health drinks and children's foods. It also promotes vitamin synthesis by intestinal microorganisms and is used in food fermentation.
In the feed industry, inositol is an important additive in the feed of fish, shrimp, and certain exotic animals, helping to promote growth and development and prevent nutritional deficiencies. The dosage generally varies by species. Furthermore, adding appropriate amounts of inositol to livestock feed has been shown to improve animal health and survival rates.
In addition to the aforementioned applications, inositol can be further processed into a variety of derivatives, including inositol methyl ethers, inositol peptides, and inositol phosphates, which are widely used in the energy, electronics, and chemical industries. Since the 1990s, weight loss and health products containing inositol have become popular in the international market due to their benefits on fat metabolism.
