Abstract: The present invention provides compositions of inositol and derivatives and their salts and related compounds which reduce titratable acidity and the erosive potential of a variety of beverages and foodstuffs. Further, as a result of its protective action towards acid attack on dental enamel (hydroxyapatite), its addition to foodstuffs has a protective action towards the hard dental tissues. The compositions also provide protection against other metabolic/degenerative diseases of bones such as osteoporosis. The present invention further provides methods for preventing dental decay and bone degeneration.

Abstract: The present invention provides a chemical compound or a salt thereof having the chemical formula of: wherein said R is H or citrate and wherein at least one R is citrate. The salt of the chemical compound is the Na+, K+, Mg2+, or Ca2+ salt of said chemical compound. The chemical compound is a chelator which chelates sodium, potassium or lithium, magnesium, calcium, copper, iron, lead, zinc, aluminum, mercury, cadmium, or chromium. It is also be used as an artery plaque dissolver and/or to treat age-related degenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease. The present invention also provides a method for producing the phytic citrate compound and/or its salt.