noun
- plural of inositol; a group of sugar-like compounds found in plants and animals that play important roles in cell signaling and metabolism
Usage: biochemistry; nutrition
Examples
- Inositols are naturally occurring compounds found in many foods.
- The researcher studied various inositols and their effects on insulin sensitivity.
- Beans and grains are good dietary sources of inositols.
- Different inositols have distinct biological functions in the body.
- The supplement contained a mixture of inositols for metabolic support.
- Scientists identified nine different inositols with varying properties.