From the Vitamin Diary

Vitamin B Inositol - Prevents Hair Loss

Inositol is a member of the vitamin B group. It is a crystalline compound which has a sweet taste. It is highly soluble in water, and is not destroyed by heat in neutral, acid, and alkaline mediums. It is, however, destroyed by sulphur drugs, food-processing techniques, alcohol, and coffee .
Over 99% of ingested inositol is absorbed by the body. However, absorption is slow. It is metabolised in the kidneys, where it is converted to glucose.

Recommended Daily Allowance - Vitamin B Inositol
Men	1000 mg
Women	1000 mg
Children	550 mg

Vitamin B Inositol Benefits - Functions in the body
Inositol is essential for the transportation of fat in the body . Like choline, it has been found important in providing nourishment to the brain cells. It helps lower cholesterol levels. Inositol also promotes the growth of healthy hair and helps to prevent its falling. It helps in preventing eczema.

Vitamin B Inositol Deficiency Symptoms
According to experts, the deficiency of inositol can cause alopecia (hair loss) or patchy baldness, gastritis (inflammation of the lining of the stomach), hypertension, fatty infiltration in the liver, hardening of the liver, and eczema.

Vitamin B Inositol sources
The most important sources of inositol are liver, brewer's yeast, dried lima beans, beef brain and heart, grapefruit, raisins, wheat germ, unrefined molasses, peanuts, and cabbage.

Rich Food Sources of Vitamin B Inositol - values per 100g
	mg
Beef heart	1600
Wheat germ	690
Liver	340
Brown rice	330
Oat flakes	320
Nuts	180
Bananas	120