What is an Inositol?
Inositol, primarily the isomer Myo-inositol, is a carbocyclic sugar that is abundant in the brain and other mammalian tissues;
it mediates cell signal transduction in response to a variety of hormones, neurotransmitters, and growth factors and participates in osmoregulation.
Where Can I Get Inositol In South Africa?
Feel Healthy
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HealthyLife Cape Town
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What is the purpose of taking inositol?
Inositol might balance certain chemicals in the body to help with mental conditions such as panic disorder, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
It might also help insulin work better. People use inositol for metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and for reducing the risk of preterm birth.
When should you take Inositol?
Avoid taking it with sweetened drinks as this can prevent absorption and lessen effectiveness. It’s also best to take it on an empty stomach and at least 30 minutes before food.
Inofolic Alpha contains alpha-lactalbumin as well as myo-inositol and folic acid.