Inositol Side Effects

 

Inositol, CAS# 87-89-8, is a chemical compound manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Inositol is widely used as nutritional supplements. It is widely accepted as safe food nutritional supplement in many food products.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported.

Suggested Dosage

As Inositol is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Inositol for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Inositol could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Inositol in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Inositol for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

GRAS Affirmation: Yes

Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Inositol is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.

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