Pyritinol

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Also known as:  Cerbon;  Encephabol;  PYR;  Pyridoxine Disulfide;  Pyrithioxine

 

Description

Pyritinol is a type of Smart Drug.  It was developed by the Merck corporation in 1961 and its patent expired in the late 1970’s.  Pyritinol is almost identical in structure to Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), although its effects are totally dissimilar to those of Vitamin B6.

 

Health Benefits of Pyritinol

Cardiovascular System

 Pyritinol may be useful for the treatment of Stroke (due to its Antioxidant properties protecting the Brain from the toxic effects of Hydroxyl Free Radicals that are generated during and after the occurrence of a Stroke). 

 

Immune System

 Pyritinol may enhance the ability of Neutrophils to migrate to sites of injury (chemotaxis).  [1]

 

Metabolism

 Pyritinol possesses Antioxidants properties:

 Pyritinol may scavenge Hydroxyl Free Radicals. 

 Pyritinol may counteract the toxic effects of Hypoxia. 

 

Musculoskeletal System

 Pyritinol may be useful for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (due to its Antioxidant properties protecting Cartilage and Synovial Fluid from the toxic effects of Hydroxyl Free Radicals).  [2]

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