Role of Inositol in Alopecia of Rats Fed Sulfasuxidine

January 1944 in “ Experimental Biology and Medicine ”

Edward Nielsen, A. Black

TLDR Inositol prevents hair loss and improves health in rats.

The study investigates the effects of inositol on alopecia in rats fed a diet containing sulfasuxidine. It was found that the inclusion of sulfasuxidine in the diet led to symmetrical alopecia in the rats. However, when inositol was supplemented, it prevented the onset of alopecia. Additionally, rats receiving inositol showed better growth and a more tidy appearance, indicating the beneficial role of inositol in preventing hair loss and promoting overall health in this context.

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