Vitamin B8
What is Vitamin B8?
Vitamin B8, also known as inositol, is a carbohydrate that occurs naturally in the body and in many foods. It is not an essential nutrient as the body can synthesise it. It is often found in fruits, grains, and nuts.
Is Vitamin B8 vegan?
Vitamin B8 is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Vitamin B8 gluten-free?
It is not gluten.
Is Vitamin B8 a major allergen?
Inositol is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Vitamin B8 used for?
Inositol is sometimes added to foods as a nutrient, particularly in fortified breakfast cereals and some beverages.
Is Vitamin B8 safe?
Inositol is not regulated as a food additive in the UK.
Why it's used
Inositol is sometimes added to foods as a nutrient, particularly in fortified breakfast cereals and some beverages. It is also found naturally in many whole foods.
Health notes
Inositol is not regulated as a food additive in the UK. It is naturally present in the diet and the body synthesises it. EFSA has evaluated inositol and concluded that it is not a nutrient. There is ongoing research into its potential health effects, but it is not currently associated with any specific health concerns at typical dietary intakes.
Allergen info
Inositol is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It is not gluten.
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