D-chiro-inositol

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** An inositol isomer, that may potentially be used to increase insulin sensitivity and improve reproductive function. Upon oral administration, D-chiro-inositol may increase insulin sensitivity, improve glucose tolerance, and affect reproductive hormones and functions, and may modulate certain neurotransmitters.

**Synonyms:** - CHIRO-INOSITOL, (+)-