Vitamins - Inositol

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Vitamins - Inositol
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- Source
- Optimal Absorption
- Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings
- Ailment / Situation Listing
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Description

This water soluble nutrient is an unofficial member of the B-complex vitamins. As with choline, inositol exerts a lipotropic effect and helps prevent excess fat accumulation in the liver and heart. It helps prevent hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis).

Inositol helps form lecithin (a fat emulsifier), for metabolizing fats and reducing cholesterol. This nutrient also nourishes brain cells and promotes hair growth. It aids in the prevention of skin disorders, such as eczema, and helps produce a calming effect.


 

Ailments / Situations Where Used

Inositol is known to prevent or alleviate liver disorders such as cirrhosis and hepatitis. It also aids in arteriosclerosis, constipation, depression, emotional and mental disturbances, high blood cholesterol, obesity, panic attacks, and skin eruptions.


 

Source

Folic acid can be found in brewer's yeast, fruit, meats, milk, most nuts, seeds, vegetables, and whole grains.


 

Optimal Absorption

Take inositol in capsule or tablet for optimal absorption. It is also found in B-Complex vitamins and multi-vitamin/mineral supplements. Typical dosage is 1,000mg.

Substances or processes that destroy or limit absorption of inositol include excessive coffee intake, estrogen, food processing techniques sugar, sulfa drugs, and tap water.


 

Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings

No known toxicity.


 

Ailment / Situation Listing

Arteriosclerosis

Cirrhosis

Constipation

Depression

Emotional Disturbances

Hepatitis

High Cholesterol

Liver Disorders

Mental Disturbances

Obesity

Skin Eruptions

 

 


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