Inositol relative of the B family of vitamins has demonstrated antioxidant activity that reduces the negative effects of A. G. E., specifically in the human eye. Inositol is required for proper formation of cell membranes. Inositol also has a calming effect on the central nervous system, improving your ability to deal with stress. Inositol is a carbohydrate, though not a classical sugar. Inositol is almost tasteless, with a small amount of sweetness.

Inositol has a broad range of health and nutrition applications in multi-vitamins and nutritive amino acid-vitamin infused health and wellness product. In addition, inositol has been shown to have a positive impact on a range of disease states including cirrhosis, hepatitis, fatty liver, angiosclerosis, cholesterol and diabetes. Inositol Hexanicotinate in some markets is also used directly as drug in table form.
Function:
1. In Medical Industry:mainly used to confect multi-vitamin pills and various nutritional amino acid- vitamin infusion products. In addition, it can also be used in the treatment of cirrhosis,hepatitis,fatty lver,arteriosclerosis,high cholesterol in the blood,high diabetes, carbon tetrachloride poisoning etc. Its anti-cancer effects are particularly remarkable.
2. In Food Industry:it may be taken directly or used as nutrientdrinks or nutrient agent of food for children. It may stimulate themetabolism of human body,such as Red Bull.
3. In Feed Industry:as a food additives, inositol is used for culture of various strains and promotion yeast growth.As a feed additives, not only increase growth rate, but also avoid the most common inositol deficiency of shrimp and fish.
4. In Fermentation Industry:Inositol is used for culture of various strains and promotion yeast growth, prevention of skin-aging and hair loss.