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Inositol

Inositol is the common name of myoinositol, the only form of Inositol utilized by the body as a nutrient. Inositol is a simple carbohydrate involved in the glucuronic acid and pentose phosphate pathways that are responsible for products such as glucose, glucuronolactone and water.

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A common biologically active form of Inositol is phosphatidylinositol, a phosphatide found in cell membranes. In the body, Inositol is metabolized into phosphatidylinositol, which then acts as a second messenger system to stimulate the release of calcium from its intracellular storage site in the endoplasmic reticulum. The sugar has also been implicated in improving the transmission of neural signals in individuals afflicted with diabetic nerve damage and numbness.

Inositol supplements are often used to treat symptoms of depression and anxiety. Since neurotransmitters like serotonin  depend on inositol to function, it may play an important role in preventing and eliminating mood disorders. Clinical evidence suggests that large doses (12-18 grams) of inositol can decrease the frequency and severity of panic attacks, improve symptoms of depression and increase attention in patients with attention deficit disorder.

Food sources of Inositol

Inositol is available from both plant and animal sources. The plant form in which Inositol is available is phytic acid, which can bind with minerals and so affect their absorption negatively.

The body is also able to manufacture Inositol. It is available from wheat germ, brewer’s yeast, bananas, veal, pork, liver, brown rice, and wheat bran, cantaloupe, oat flakes, nuts, unrefined molasses, raisins and vegetables

Why the need for Inositol?

Taking of long term antibiotics may increase the need for Inositol, as well as a lot of coffee consumption. Coffee kills this nutrient.

Benefits of Inositol

Inositol plays an important part in the health of cell membranes especially the specialized cells in the brain, bone marrow, eyes and intestines. The function of the cell membranes is to regulate the contents of the cells, which makes effective functioning possible.

Inositol is said to promote healthy hair, hair growth, and helps in controlling estrogen levels and may assist in preventing breast lumps. Inositol is a vitamin that is utilized by the body for a variety of metabolic processes.

Depression And Inositol

Small studies have found inositol helpful for depression. Neurotransmitters such as serotonin and acetylcholine in the brain depend on inositol to function properly. Low levels of this nutrient may result in depression. Boosting inositol levels appears to be a promising treatment for depressive conditions.

Diabetes And Inositol

Inositol is available from a variety of foods but is also produced by the bacteria that live in the intestines and absorbed by the body. Alterations in Inositol levels occur in nerves damaged by diabetic neuropathy and experiments are currently looking at altering the levels of Inositol and other chemicals to reduce nerve damage in diabetes.

Cancer Prevention And Inositol

Inositol compounds have demonstrated stunning qualities in the prevention and treatment of cancer. Inositol can increase the differentiation and normalization of cancer cells, according to recent research. Inositol enhances the anticancer effect of conventional chemotherapy, controls cancer metastases, and improves the quality of life.


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