Inositol is a natural sugar produced by our bodies and found in some foods such as citrus fruits, and high-fibre foods like beans and brown rice. There are 9 forms of Inositol, the two most common forms are Myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol. The others are Scylio-inositol, Epi-inositol, Cis-inositol, L-chiro-inositol, Muco-inositol, Allo-inositol, and Neo-inositol. Inositol is often referred to as Vitamin B8, except it is not actually a vitamin but rather a vitamin-like substance as it plays the role in the structure of cell membranes and other processes. It also influences insulin levels and the body’s response to hormones linked to mood and cognition. Therefore, Inositol can provide many health-related benefits for various medical conditions.
Solgar Inositol provides 500mg per capsule and is a “Gold Standard†supplement that helps to support several processes in the body.
Directions for use: take 1-3 tablets daily with a meal or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
What are the benefits of Inositol?
There are many health benefits that are believed to come with taking Inositol supplements including:
Mental health: there has been effects of Inositol being able to treat stress and anxiety-related disorders such as depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), fatigue and more. This is because Inositol may increase levels of serotonin and dopamine which are out ‘feel good’ hormones.
Metabolic Syndromes: Inositol has been found to promote normal lipid metabolism and control blood sugar levels, blood pressure, insulin activity and cholesterol levels and therefore reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) . Inositol can also promote normal liver function by helping to break down fat in the liver. Inositol is, therefore, liver function suitable for those with NAFLD associated with obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia and type 2 diabetes. Inositol and choline are essential components of cell walls. By taking care of the cell walls, choline contributes further to normal lipid metabolism and normal liver function.
Studies have shown that Inositol is a promising treatment for many symptoms that come with PCOS such as:
Alleviating metabolic symptoms involving insulin resistance that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, weight gain and more.
Supporting menstrual/ovulatory issues including prolonged or irregular periods, excessive cramping and bloating, pelvic pain, trouble conceiving/fertility and cysts.
Assisting cutaneous hyperandrogenic features such as hirsutism (hair growth in a male-like pattern), acne, male-pattern balding, pigmentation and more.
How much Inositol should you take for PCOS?
If you are taking Inositol for PCOS symptoms such as acne, weight gain, hair growth/loss we recommend taking between 1000mg-2000mg per day.
What is the difference between Inositol and Myo-inositol?
Inositol is commonly the term given to the most bioavailable form of Inositol which is myo-inositol.
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This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Results may vary from individual to individual. While we try to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. Please check the bottle for the most up to date information.
Type
Capsule
Free from
Sugar, Salt, Starch, Gluten, Soy, Dairy
Gender
Unisex
Suitable for
Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher
Age Range
15-35, 36-49, Over 50
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Don't really write reviews but thought I would if it could help someone. After using clomid for several months, couldn't get back to normal,
... always too dry... TMI sorry, but taking have the recommended dose I am so surprised at the results, I feel generally better too... Craving less than I used to. Stick in there though, it's taken 6 weeks, obviously you have to let your body get used to it, also like I said I am taking half the dose...
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Lucy
After 3 years of ttc i started to take this product 3 months of taking it I am pregnant!!!!
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Bridgette
Bought due to reading the could help with fertility. 8 months trying and nothing. 1 month of taking these and we have a baby in there cooking nicely.
Superb for calming mental irritability! Works on GABA receptors and calms things down nicely. *Never take straight GABA supplements as the molecules a
...re to big to cross the blood brain barrier and sadly if you get an effect from them, you have a leaky brain! Scientists call this the ‘gaba Challenge’ to determine a leaky brain. Much better to take inositol and other supplements that do cross the BBB and work on GABA receptors better :) I also combine this with CDP Choline as they work well together
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Frankie
I use this for my PCOS symptoms - mostly acne and weight gain. I use it with a combination of N-acetylcysteine. I stopped taking it year ago because I
... noticed my skin cleared up and I lost weight. As soon as I stopped this combo, painful cystic acne came back and I gained 7 kilos. I'm back on it and can already notice a difference in my skin and my food cravings. It usually takes 3 months to appreciate the difference in skin and weight. I would post pics but don't want to expose how bad my face was. You should also try drinking spearmint tea as well. I think adding this to my daily routine really helped.
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JP
I have a severe case of pcos (polycystic ovaries), I did 7 rounds of ivf, all failed. My husband did loads of research and found this vitamin is defic
...ient in those with pcos. Within 1 month of taking this there was a huge difference. The next month I was pregnant after taking this for 1 month (I also took it throughout my pregnancy as this lowers chances of gestational diabetes). My son is now 5 months old.
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Raya
After years of struggling with my periods I did some some research and figured I'd try myo-inositol instead of pumping my body with more medicati
...on. Within 2-3 months my cycle returned and has since been a completely normal 28-30 day cycle. The inositol was the only thing that I changed and for me it absolutely worked. It also helped a bit with my weight too.
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Tracey
Little early to tell as I’ve only been taking for a couple of weeks but I’ve noticed a little less hairloss when washing hair. I’m combining wit
Fast delivery, nice packaging.
Since taking these tablets my usual heavy cycle seemed not as intense and lengthy (from 7 days down to 4!)
I also fel
...t like my mood swings were under control!
I'll be purchasing again!
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Nicola
I bought this product after reading online about pcos and thought I’d give it a try. I’ve noticed some improvements after a week or so of using it
.... I have more energy, craving food less but have yet to see if it regulates my cycles. The only down side is the capsules are only 500mcg so the bottle won’t last long if you want to take a 4000mcg dose and that would mean 8 tablets a day but I’m only taking 1000mcg and I’ve noticed a different already.
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Tony
Very professional packaging and good quality.
However, I didn't take this product for long, as I believe it brought on a migraine (when I hadn&#
...039;t had one for a long time)
Please be wary if you too are sensitive and prone to migraines.
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Jemma
I can’t express enough how impressed I am with these. I have struggled with PCOS for years and all of it’s associated symptoms- including irregula
...r periods. On average I was having two periods a year and was really struggling with weight gain and excessive hair growth among other symptoms. Support and help from doctors was limited, their only solution was weight loss which was very unhelpful and I seemed to be stuck in an never ending cycle. I decided to do some research and many people recommended Inositol for PCOS, so I decided to give them a try. Since starting I have had successive periods and 30 day cycles- which hasn’t happened for as long as I can remember, my cycles usually reach over the 100 day mark. Highly recommend for anyone experiencing irregular periods - honestly it’s worth a try especially if you’re at your wits end have everything else has failed.
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Ali
Bad pcos . Took for one month and and concieved in the same month after no luck for 10 years . Definitely recommend along with coq10
