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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

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Which doses were studied?

Many PCOS trials used 1–4 g of myo-inositol daily, sometimes with folic acid. These are research doses, not a personal dosing recommendation. 1

What side effects are known?

A safety review reported nausea, gas and diarrhea at 12 g daily. The PCOS review also found that most trials did not report adverse events, leaving uncertainty about safety. 1 2

How should treatment decisions be made?

The guideline encourages discussing supplement use with the treating clinician. Inositol for PCOS-related infertility is considered experimental, with uncertain benefits and risks. 3

For information, not individual medical advice. Ingredient studies do not establish the effectiveness of these products.

Sources

  2. Inositol safety: clinical evidences European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 2011