Friday, May 29, 2009

Inositol

Inositol Supplements

Inositol is a number of Vitamin B group. It is a crystalline compound, soluble in water and has sweet taste, but is not a carbohydrate. It is stable in heat, but is destroyed by sulphur drugs, alcohol, and coffee.

Inositol Supplements
IP-6 Inositol Hexaphosphate, 800 Mg, 180 Tablets
IP-6 Inositol Hexaphosphate, 800 Mg, 180 Tablets



Inositol hexaphosphate. Supports breast, colon & prostate cells. IP-6 (inositol hexaphosphate) is a component of certain dietary fibers, particularly most cereal grains, legumes, and seeds high in oil. Many researchers believe that some of fiber's health benefits may be due to the antioxidant, immune enhancing, and cardiovascular supporting activities of IP-6 In-vitro and animal research has shown IP-6 to have significant protective and growth regulating effects on various cells and tissues including those of the colon, breast, and prostate. Three tablets of Source Naturals IP-6 contains 2400 mg of IP-6, free of other active ingredients. Only IP-6 in this form has consistently demonstrated positive research results.
Functions of Inositol in Our Body



• It helps in transportation of fat.
• It provides nourishment of brain cells.
• It helps in lowing of cholesterol.
• It promotes healthy hair, and prevents eczema.

Natural Sources of Inositol


Important sources of Inositol are brewer’s yeast, beans, wheat germ, grapefruit, raisins, unrefined molasses, peanuts and cabbage.

Daily Requirement of Inositol

The RDA is considered as 500 mg for children and 1000mg for adults.

Inositol Deficiency

• The deficiency of Inositol may have symptoms of Alopecia or patchy baldness, raised blood pressure, liver hardening and its malfunction, gastritis, eczema.
• Its deficiency in animals can cause alopecia in mice and a peculiar eye (known as spectacle eye condition) in rats.

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