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Inositol
Inositol is a sugar-like substance the body makes and also gets from food. Sometimes called vitamin B8, it is not actually a vitamin.
Also listed as Myoinositol, Cyclohexanehexol, myo-Inositol
Myo-inositol, D-chiro-inositol or a blend?
Trials have tested both forms and combinations. The international PCOS guideline cannot recommend a particular form, dose or ratio because evidence quality is inadequate. Product quality and amounts can vary. 1
Sources
- International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 2023 International PCOS Guideline, 2023