Inositol

metabolite · endocrine · reproductive · Oral

Inositol, a metabolite. Cyclic polyol — myo-inositol predominates (~95% of body inositol). Backbone of phosphatidylinositol membrane lipids and… Oral half-life 5 h.

Cyclic polyol — myo-inositol predominates (~95% of body inositol). Backbone of phosphatidylinositol membrane lipids and IP3 second messenger. Trialed for PCOS (insulin sensitization), anxiety, OCD; dose-dependent benefit in PCOS at 2 g BID.