inositol
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A natural sugar in many foods that the body uses and is linked to vitamin B
- noun
- /ˌɪnəˈsɪtəl/
- Specialized
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inositol
- Inositol is often found in fruits like cantaloupe and oranges.
- inositol and choline
- inositol and biotin
- inositol and pantothenic
Examples
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Many people take supplements containing inositol for its potential health benefits.
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Some cereals are good natural sources of inositol.
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Dietary supplements often contain inositol for its potential benefits to mental health.
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Researchers are studying the effects of inositol on metabolic disorders.
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Many fruits contain inositol.
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The body uses inositol to help with various functions.
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Inositol plays a key role in cellular processes and is important for overall health.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Inositol comes from the ending -itol, meaning 'sugar alcohol' and seen in words like sorbitol, and from inos, a name connected to the fact it was first found in muscle, so a helpful way to remember it is that it is a sugar-like compound the body makes and uses.