Inositol
Inositol (or myo-inositol) is a B-vitamin-like molecule often used to help regulate blood sugar, manage polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and alleviate the symptoms of mood disorders such as low mood or anxiousness. Essentially, this helps hormones such as insulin and neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine work more effectively.
Research suggests that high doses of inositol can address the symptoms of behavioral and compulsive disorders, particularly those related to mood imbalances. Recent research also supports a role for lower doses of inositol in cellular defense and normal cell growth and differentiation, especially in combination with I-P-6 (inositol hexaphosphate or phytate).
Technical insights:
- Country of origin: China
- Part used: Phytin (rice husk)
- Solvent for extraction: None used
- Stored form: Powder
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Ingredient Benefits
Helps regulate brain-signaling systems
Inositol is essential to multiple brain signaling systems, as it helps improve the sensitivity of various receptors, therefore enhancing the delivery of messages from a variety of hormones and neurotransmitters (brain messenger-molecules).
Promotes improved mental function and outlook
A clinical marker for depression is based on myo-inositol concentrations in blood. Researchers attribute the mood benefits of inositol to its positive influence on the hormones serotonin and dopamine.
Supports healthy blood sugar levels
Those suffering with poor regulation of blood sugar, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), or mood disorders may benefit from inositol. It can also be used as a preventive for people concerned with healthy cellular growth and differentiation.
Inositol exists in nine possible stereoisomers: inositol lipids such as myo and d-chiro inositol. Further, there are inositol derivatives or inositol phosphates (IPs) and inositol hexakisphosphate (IP6 or InsP6 or phytic acid).
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