noun
- A naturally occurring sugar alcohol (inositol derivative) found in plants, used in dietary supplements and food products.
Usage: technical; biochemistry
Examples
- Pinitol is extracted from legumes and used as a dietary supplement.
- The compound pinitol has been studied for its potential health benefits.
- Some plant-based foods naturally contain small amounts of pinitol.
- Researchers are investigating pinitol's role in glucose metabolism.