Inositol is a carbohydrate naturally produced by the body in the kidneys, but can be aquired through the diet from both plant and animal foods.
Insositol plays important roles in supporting the structure of hormones, normal cell growth, cell survival, function of peripheral nerves and reproductive health.
Helps blood glucose control
Reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome
Associated with improved insulin sensitivity
Inositol influences the body’s insulin response and plays a role in blood glucose control. Inositol may improve insulin signalling in insulin resistant individuals with type 2 diabetes.2
Sources of inositol
Foods rich in inositol include:1
Inositol doses of 18 g for 3 months or 4 g for 12 months have been noted to be safe and well-tolerated.
Due to the crucial role inositol plays in cell and endocrine function, inositol deficiency is associated with the development of many metabolic and endocrine disorders. Inositol has been implicated in:
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References: 1. DiNicolantonio JJ, et al. Open Heart. 2022;9(1):e001989. 2. Caputo M, et al. J Tradit Complement Med. 2020;10(3):252-259.
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