(D-Pinitol)

Isolated from a range of natural sources, including the timber of Pinus species and leaves of legumes. Shown to be antidiabetic in animal models.

References:

Anderson, A.B. pinitol from sugar pine. TAPPI 35(5):198-202, 1952; Sherman, W.R. and Ostlund, R.E. Pinitol and derivatives thereof for the treatment of metabolic disorders US:(5,550,166), 1996