Inositol is an endogenous substance naturally present in the body and in various foods. Although often referred to as a vitamin-like substance, it is not officially classified as a vitamin because the body can produce inositol itself.
Inositol comes in various forms, with myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol being the most well-known. These forms also occur naturally in the body.
What foods contain inositol?
Inositol is naturally found in various foods, including:
- citrus fruits
- beans and legumes
- whole grains
- nuts and seeds
DCI is found in much smaller quantities in foods, such as:
- Chickpeas;
- Buckwheat;
- Carob pods;
- And pumpkin seeds
Types of inositol
There are 9 types of inositol, each with a slightly different composition. The most well-known form is myo-inositol. As a result, the terms inositol and myo-inositol are often used interchangeably.
What is myo-inositol?
Myo-inositol is the most common form of inositol in the body. This form occurs naturally in various tissues and cells.
Myo-inositol is often used in supplements and is available in powder and capsule form.
What is D-chiro-inositol (DCI)?
D-chiro-inositol, often abbreviated as DCI, is another form of inositol. The body can convert myo-inositol into D-chiro-inositol through natural processes.
Ovabalance D-chiro-inositol contains 600 mg of DCI. This is 7.5 times more than in the Inositol 40:1 complex. Ovabalance DCI is the most superior DCI product with a purity of at least 98%.
What does the 40:1 ratio mean?
In supplements, a 40:1 ratio between myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol is often discussed. This means that a formula might contain, for example, 40 parts myo-inositol and 1 part D-chiro-inositol.
Ovabalance's 40:1 Inositol complex contains 3120 mg of myo-inositol along with 800 mg of L-arginine and 80 mg of DCI. It is a powdered supplement, free from unnecessary excipients and fillers.
Ovabalance Inositol Supplements
At Ovabalance, we opt for carefully formulated products with a focus on quality and ease of use.
Our supplements contain no unnecessary additives, are completely vegan, and are developed to complement a varied diet and healthy lifestyle.
Important to know
Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle.
If you are using medication, are pregnant, or have questions about supplement use, always consult a doctor or expert.
Due to legislation regarding health claims, we are unfortunately unable to provide complete information about this food supplement. Do you have questions? You can always easily contact us!
