Product Name: Mannitol

Synonyms: DL-Mannitol

Molecular Formula: C6H14O6

Molecular Weight: 182.17

CAS No.: 87-78-5

EINECS: 201-770-2

Description

Mannitol naturally occurs as a sugar or sugar alcohol in fruits and vegetables. It can be used as both a sweetener and a medicinal treatment. It is processed in the large intestine and converted by gut bacteria into gases and short-chain fatty acids (SCFA). Once the body finally absorbs it, mannitol can help provide energy .

Benefits

1. Mannitol can be used to reduce brain edema or brain swelling. Doctors also use it to reduce intraocular pressure, that is, the pressure in or around the eyes.

2. Mannitol is often used to help patients with acute renal failure. Because it promotes the production of urine by expelling excess water and toxins from the body. Increasing urine production helps to prevent kidney closure and accelerate the removal of harmful and toxic substances in the body.

3. Mannitol also helps to expand renal blood vessels. This helps to reduce vascular resistance, relax smooth muscle cells and increase blood flow to body organs.

4. The body cannot fully absorb the sugar alcohol in mannitol, which will reduce blood glucose and insulin levels. This can also reduce the risk of diabetes.