Overview
Inositol,
also known as myolnositol, functions closely…
Benefits
Inositol
functions similarly to choline in helping…
Natural
Sources
Breast
milk, calf liver, cantaloupe, citrus fruit (except lemons)…
How
to Use
Take
whole with a full glass of liquid…
Cautions
Consult
your doctor if you have diabetes with… |
Overview:
Inositol, also known as myolnositol, functions closely with choline. Since the
body and intestinal bacteria can make Inositol in limited quantities, it is not
recognized as a vitamin. It is found naturally in breast milk, calf liver,
cantaloupe, ,citrus fruit (except lemons), dried beans, garbanzo beans
(chickpeas), lentils, milk, nuts, oats, pork, rice, veal, wheat germ and
whole-grain products. It is also found in the brain, nerves, muscles, bones,
reproductive organs, stomach, kidney, spleen, liver and heart.
How This Supplement Works in Your Body:
Inositol functions similarly to choline in helping move fats out of the liver
Functions in nerve transmission
Makes up an important part of phospholipids, which are compounds manufactured in
our bodies
May protect against peripheral neuropathy associated with diabetes (Some studies
have shown promise for this use, but definitive, well-controlled studies have
not been done.)
May function as mild anti-anxiety agent
May help control blood-cholesterol level
Potential treatment for constipation with its stimulating effect on muscular
action of alimentary canal
May help you sleep better
Under study for anxiety disorders and Alzheimer’s disease
Where This Supplement is Found:
breast milk
calf liver
cantaloupe
citrus fruit (except lemons)
dried beans
garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
lentils
milk
nuts
oats
pork
rice
veal
wheat germ
whole-grain products
How to Use:
Take capsule whole with a full glass of liquid. Do not chew or crush. Take
inositol with meals or 1 to 1-1/2 hours after meals unless otherwise advised by
your physician.
Available as:
Capsule
Cautions:
Don’t take if you are:
Healthy
Consult your doctor if you:
Have diabetes with peripheral neuropathy: pain, numbness, tingling, alternating
feelings of cold and hot in feet and hands—medical direction is necessary
Have a sleep or anxiety disorder
Pregnancy:
Do not take
Breastfeeding:
Do not take
Infants and Children:
It is hazardous to treat infants and children under 2 with any supplement.
Storage:
Keep in a cool and dry location, but do not freeze.
Keep safely away from children.
Do not keep in bathroom medicine cabinet. Heat and dampness may alter the action
of the supplement.
Safe dosage:
To date, there has been no “safe” dosage established.
Toxicity:
Not likely to harm life or create significant symptoms
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