The benefits of the body's own substance Inositol

Inositol is a substance naturally occurring in the body and has various functions. It not only plays a role in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, but also in your mood and hormone balance. Read all about inositol and the benefits of this nutrient for your body here.

Inositol is a substance that resembles a B vitamin. But it is not the same. Most vitamins cannot be produced by your body. Inositol can be produced by your body. That is why we also call inositol a half-vitamin or pseudovitamin.

Inositol is a substance that is naturally present in the body and is part of our body cells. The contents of our body cells are held together by a cell membrane. Inositol is part of this membrane. Inositol is also involved in the regulation of your hormones.

There are different variants of inositol. For example myo-inositol and D-Chiro inositol (DCI).

Myo-inositol is found in your diet. Mainly in protein-rich products, such as:

• Fish;
• Red meat;
• Dairy;
• Poultry;
• Soy;
• And nuts.

DCI is rarer in foods. It occurs in, for example:

• Chickpeas;
• Buckwheat;
• Carob tree pods;
• And pumpkin seeds.
  
  

You only get a small amount of DCI through your diet.

Read more about the differences between myo-inositol and D-chiro inositol here>>

One of the most well-known functions of inositol in your body is the supporting role it has in maintaining mental health. But it has multiple functions in your body. Inositol is also has a positive influence on maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Inositol is also involved in the production of healthy skin, hair and nails.

During pregnancy , women become more resistant to the hormone insulin, which regulates your blood sugar levels. This can lead to gestational diabetes in some women.

Because inositol has a regulating effect on insulin sensitivity, it can help maintain blood sugar levels[1]. Inositol can also have a beneficial effect on mood during pregnancy[2]. After all, pregnancy can be a stressful time.

Inositol can also be helpful in cases of irregular menstrual cycles due to hormonal imbalances. One of the possible causes of irregular menstruation is insulin resistance, where the body's cells do not respond properly to the hormone insulin. [3].

Inositol helps regulate certain neurotransmitters in the brain, such as serotonin and dopamine[2]. These neurotransmitters play an important role in regulating mood. When these neurotransmitters function properly, it is beneficial for maintaining a good state of mind.

Inositol, because it regulates blood sugar levels, also has a beneficial effect on the health of your heart. An unhealthy blood sugar level also has consequences for your heart and blood vessels. Inositol could also contribute to maintaining healthy cholesterol levels[4]. That is also beneficial for your heart and blood vessels.

Inositol also influences serotonin in regulating the signaling substances in your brain. Serotonin is one of the neurotransmitters that transmit signals in your brain. It plays an important role in your mood and behavior. There are indications that inositol may also help with anxiety and panic, by regulating serotonin[2].

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Sources:

[1] Inositol Nutritional Supplementation for the Prevention of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials - Jingshu Wei et al. Nutrients. 2022 Jul 9;14(14):2831.

[2] The Biomedical Uses of Inositols: A Nutraceutical Approach to Metabolic Dysfunction in Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases - Antonio J. López-Gambero, et al. Biomedicines. 2020 Sep; 8(9): 295.

[3] The menstrual cycle regularization following D-chiro-inositol treatment in PCOS women: a retrospective study - Antonio La Marca, et al. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2015 Jan;31(1):52-6.

[4] The effects of inositol supplementation on lipid profiles among patients with metabolic diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - Reza Tabrizi, et al. Lipids Health Dis. 2018; 17:123.