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Inositol (specifically myo-inositol) is a carbocyclic polyol that serves as the structural basis for multiple secondary messengers in eukaryotic cells, including inositol phosphates and phosphatidylinositol (PI) lipids. It is naturally present in various foods such as bran-rich cereals, nuts, beans, and certain fruits like cantaloupe and oranges.
While often grouped with the B-vitamin complex (referred to as Vitamin B8), it is not technically a vitamin as the human body is capable of synthesizing it.
Psychiatric Conditions: Research indicates that individuals with clinical depression often exhibit lower inositol levels in cerebrospinal fluid. High-dose supplementation (e.g., 12 grams daily) has shown significant improvement in symptoms for depression, panic disorder, and OCD with minimal side effects.
Metabolic Support: D-chiro-inositol (DCI) is recognized for treating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), helping address insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism.
Hair Care: Inositol is reported to strengthen hair cells and improve moisture retention, making it a popular ingredient in oral supplements and shampoo formulations.
| ITEM | STANDARD |
| APPEARANCE | WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER |
| TASTE | SWEET |
| IDENTIFICATION(A,B,C,D) | POSITIVE |
| MELTING RANGE | 224.0-227.0 ºC |
| ASSAY | 98.0% MIN |
| LOSS ON DRYING | 0.5% MAX |
| RESIDUE ON IGNITION | 0.1% MAX |
| TOTAL HEAVY METAL | 10 PPM MAX |
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT | 1000 CFU/G MAX |
| E-COLI | NEGATIVE |
