Inositol

Inositol was falsely classified as a type of vitamin B( B8) as this nutrient can be synthesised in the body. It is best described to be like a sugar that does not act like a sugar.  Even though it can be made by the body it is debatable that the body can make enough for adequate health. In most people it can be synthesised by your own body yet this depends on genetics, your health and diet.  

Here at the clinic we use it successfully for:

1. Diabetes, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and even gestational diabetes
2. PCOS- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
3. PMT with extreme moods and depression
4. Bulimia
5. Bipolar
6. It is a potent antioxidant
7. Inositol acts like a second messenger to serotonin. 
8. Panic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
9. Prevention of neural tube defects
10. Help in aiding cholesterol lowering. I love how it helps lower Triglycerides and LDLs without effecting the HDL.
11. Aids sleep
12. Fat mobilisation - especially liver fat
13. Diabetic neuropathy

Inositol is found in high concentrations in the brain where it facilitates communication between the billions of brain cells. All major neurotransmitters — dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, acetylcholine, and GABA — rely on inositol to relay messages. Neurotransmitters can’t do their jobs when there’s no inositol. Neurotransmitters play a major role in most aspects of your life — mood, productivity, ability to handle stress, ability to learn and remember, sleep, cravings, addictions, and more. Because inositol is a part of so many brain chemical systems, it can help a wide array of mental health conditions.

We use inositol in powder because it is easier to get medicinal dosages compared to capsules. One capsule is equal to 500mg while one teaspoon is 3gram

The term inositol refers to a group of nine stereoisomers

• Myo- inositol, Epi- inositol, Cis- inositol, Allo – inositol, Muco- inositol, Scyllo- inositol, Neo – inositol, L-chiro- inositol, D-chiro- inositol

Of these Myo- inositol is the most plentiful and comprises 90 percent of inositol.

It can be found in some foods including nuts, seeds, canteloupe, wholegrains, cereals and legumes.

In animal and human studies it has been found to be very safe, with no toxic effects.

It is best given on its own as it has strong binding affinity for minerals. For this reason it is advised to be consumed away from meals and mineral supplementation.