Inositol
- Generic Name
- Inositol
- Brand Names
- Alertonic
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C6H12O6
- CAS Number
- 87-89-8
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 4L6452S749
- Background
Inositol is a collection of nine different stereoisomers but the name is usually used to describe only the most common type of inositol, myo-inositol. Myo-inositol is the cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-cyclohexanehexol and it is prepared from an aqueous extract of corn kernels by precipitation and hydrolysis of crude phytate. These molecules have structural similarit...
- Indication
Inositol may be used in food without any limitation. As a drug, inositol is used as a nutrient supplement in special dietary foods and infant formula. As it presents a relevant role in ensuring oocyte fertility, inositol has been studied for its use in the management of polycystic ovaries. Inositol is also being researched for the treatment of diabetes, prev...
- Associated Conditions
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- Associated Therapies
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