What is D-Mannitol?
D-Mannitol is a natural compound in the sugar alcohol compound class. It can be produced by either chemical synthesis from the hydrogenation of fructose or, more commonly, by isolation from natural sources like seaweed.
Mannitol has found various uses in medicine and food supplementation. It is used as a diuretic for people with sudden kidney failure.
As it has a lower glycemic index than sucrose, it can be used as a sweetener for people with diabetes.
It has also found many other use cases like
- Treatment for cystic fibrosis
- Reduce acutely raised intracranial pressure
- As an osmotic laxative
- For the treatment of glaucoma in veterinary medicine
- and more.
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