Lately, I’ve been sharing some lesser-known, yet powerful, supplements that often go under the radar in our wild, unregulated supplement world. Today, I want to dive into Inositol, a powerful supplement for improving insulin sensitivity, hormone regulation, blood sugar balance, and much more.
Inositol: a supplement you should know about:
Key Benefits of Inositol:
1. Improved Insulin Sensitivity & Blood Sugar Control:
Maintaining healthy insulin sensitivity is crucial for metabolic health and longevity. Inositol, especially the forms myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol, has been shown to enhance insulin sensitivity, making it a great ally for those with insulin resistance, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes. This benefit is especially important for women, as insulin resistance tends to increase with age and during menopause.
2. Support for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) & Hormone Regulation:
Inositol can be especially helpful for women with PCOS, a condition that affects hormonal balance, insulin resistance, and ovulation. It helps regulate menstrual cycles, improve fertility, and alleviate common PCOS symptoms. Inositol is also beneficial during perimenopause and menopause, when hormone fluctuations (especially estrogen and progesterone) are common.
3. Potential Relief from Hot Flashes:
While research is still limited, Inositol may help ease the severity of hot flashes—a common and uncomfortable symptom of menopause. By influencing neurotransmitters involved in temperature regulation, Inositol could potentially provide some relief.
4. Mental Health Support (Anxiety & Depression):
Inositol has shown promise in supporting mental health by alleviating symptoms of anxiety, depression, and OCD. It plays a role in brain function and influences serotonin and other neurotransmitters that are essential for mood regulation.
5. Better Lipid Profile & Cardiovascular Health:
Inositol may help improve your lipid profile, particularly by lowering triglyceride levels. This could contribute to better cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of conditions like atherosclerosis and heart disease.
6. Enhanced Cognitive Function & Brain Health:
Inositol supports cell signaling and brain cell function. It can improve cognitive function, reduce brain fog, and even help maintain memory, especially in individuals dealing with mental health conditions or cognitive decline.
How to Take Inositol:
A typical dose is 2–4 grams per day, split into one or two doses. The exact dosage may vary based on individual needs and goals. It’s commonly available in powder form (which can be mixed with water), capsules, or tablets. If you’re using Inositol for hormone balance or metabolic health, the powder form allows for more flexible dosing.
Inositol is a naturally occurring compound commonly found in food sources like fruits, beans, grains, and nuts, but supplementation can provide more targeted benefits, such as improving insulin sensitivity or supporting mental health.
If you're already taking Inositol, I’d love to hear about your experience!
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I'm Lisa Thompson, a Functional Nutritionist (FNTP) and I'd like to guide you on a journey to optimal health by providing education, support, accountability, motivation and inspiration. Using a holistic approach, I look deeply at how all of our inter-dependent systems work uniquely, and specifically in each of us- keeping in mind the bigger picture and LIFESTYLE choices that impact our well-being. For instance: how and when we eat, whether we get good sleep, what role exercise plays in our life, and how community, friends, family and belief systems impact our health and vitality.
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