INOSITOL


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  • Therapeutic Uses
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  • Sources
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  • High-Risk Groups
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  • Deficiency Consequences
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  • Toxicity/Side Effects
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  • Contraindications
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  • Additional Information
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  • Drug Interactions
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    United States Recommended Dietary Allowances
    No Requirements Identified








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    Therapeutic Uses
    Inositol is used in cell membranes, nerve transmission, enzyme activity, transfer of fats (lipids) and lipoproteins. Regulation of eicosanoid production, including prostaglandins, thromboxanes, leukotriens and lipoxins.





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    Sources
    Cantaloupe, grapefruit juice, whole wheat bread, cooked dried beans and peas, limes, green beans, fish, poultry and milk.







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    High-Risk/Increased Need Groups
    None identified.







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    Deficiency Consequences
    A deficiency in animals has resulted in fat accumulation in the liver, nerve disorders similar to diabetes, hair loss and intestinal disorders. Low inositol levels or abnormal metabolism are seen in patients with diabetes mellitus, chronic renal failure, galactosemia, multiple sclerosis and hypercholesterolemia.






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    Toxicity/Side Effects
    None indicated.








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    Contraindications
    None noted.







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    Additional Information/Precautions
    Found in the diet primarily as inositol phospholipids or as phytic acid (inositol hexaphosphate). Phytic acid can interfere with the absorption of calcium, iron and zinc. Can be made by intestinal bacterial. Myoinositol (muscle sugar) is the only one of 9 forms that is of metabolic importance. It can be found in the cerebral spinal fluid, skeletal muscle, male reproductive organs and heart tissue. Inositol has a possible role in depression, panic disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders.




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    Drug Interactions
    None noted.








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    References
    1. Chiropractic Nutritional Reference 1987 Edition, James M. Gerber, DC
    2. Facts and Comparisons Drug Information, Updated Monthly, Loose-leaf drug information service
    3. RA Pharmacist Guide to Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs and Other Nutrients, 1998