inositol Formula: C6H12O6 Molecular Weight: 180.15 Inositol is a water-soluble vitamin; A type of vitamin in the B family, inositol, like choline, is a lipophilic vitamin, also known as cyclohexanol. It is a white crystalline powder (without crystal water) and a weathered crystal (containing two molecules of crystal water). There are 9 stereoisomers, among which the racemic form with medical value can promote cell metabolism, promote development, and increase appetite. It is used to treat hepatic steatosis and cirrhosis. Application: In the pharmaceutical industry, it has a similar effect to biotin B and is currently used to treat liver cirrhosis, promote healthy hair growth, and prevent hair loss; Prevent eczema; Fatty liver, hepatitis, arteriosclerosis, high cholesterol, and other diseases, in addition to preventing hair loss, enhancing liver function, and reducing cholesterol levels in the blood, can be made into drugs such as niacin inositol lipid and Mai Tong, and are also raw materials for producing comprehensive vitamins. In cosmetics, it is the raw material for manufacturing high-end cosmetics, which has medical effects of promoting cell growth and preventing cell aging. In the fermented food industry, inositol is used for cultivating various bacterial strains and promoting yeast growth. In feed additives, it is used as an animal growth promoter to promote cell growth, increase feed efficiency, and has a good effect on the metabolism of fish and shrimp. Once there is a lack of inositol in the feed, fish and shrimp will experience decreased appetite, slow growth, and damaged skin. Therefore, inositol must be added to the feed of aquatic products such as fish and shrimp. The usual dosage is 200~500mg/d.
