Inositol 600 mg. - 227 Grams Jarrow Formulas

Dietary Sources of Inositol
Inositol is sometimes called Vitamin B8, but it isn’t quite a vitamin because the body can make some of its own inositol from glucose in the intestines. Foods that provide inositol include nuts, cantaloupe, beans, citrus fruits, grains, and meat. Getting adequate inositol may sometimes be tricky when meals are skipped or taken on the run from restaurants. Those who find themselves busy and rushed may not be getting the inositol they need from their diet.

Inositol May be Important for Brain Health
Our brains are protected from harmful pathogens and substances by the blood/brain barrier. This is a border that screens out elements that may harm the brain. However, sometimes it can work a little too well and may keep potentially helpful substances from crossing into the brain. Inositol, which may have significant benefits to neural synapses, is able to cross that barrier without problem. Because inositol may facilitate the transmittal of messages between brain cells, it can have a positive effect on cognitive ability and mood.

The Function of the Liver
One of the important duties of the liver lies in its ability to use bile to break fats and proteins down in order to make them available for metabolic functions. Bile that the liver produces plays a major role in this. This makes the fats easier for the body to utilize and may help prevent an accumulation of them. Because the liver is so busy with fat metabolism and the over 500 other jobs it does, it may become clogged and sluggish. Inositol may help to keep the liver functioning as it should and help to clear toxins out of this important organ.

Women’s Health May Benefit from Inositol
About 10% of women may be affected by polycystic ovarian syndrome. Women with this condition are producing too much androgen, and this may result in irregular periods, infertility, thicker skin, unwanted hair, and weight gain. PCOS usually affects women in their childbearing years, although a small number of women may have the condition even after menopause. Inositol may have shown some promise in helping women to regulate their hormonal levels more easily. It has been found that inositol might lower the levels of male hormones that the body produces, which may, in turn, help regularize menstruation and normal ovulation.

Two Nutritional Professionals Contribute to Jarrow Formulas Product Formulation
Jarrow Labs knows that it is of the uttermost importance that their nutritional supplements may not only provide health benefits, but also that they are safe to use. To help make certain that Jarrow Formulas relies on the expertise and knowledge of two nutritional professionals: Anthony Thomas and Thomas A. Bowman. Both of these men have PhDs in nutrition, biology, chemistry, and food science.