Active Ingredient History
Inositol is a vitamin-like substance. It is found in many plants and animals. It is produced by the human body from glucose, it is not an essential nutrient. Inositol and some of its mono- and polyphosphates function as the basis for a number of signaling and secondary messenger molecules. Inositol is used for diabetic nerve pain, panic disorder, high cholesterol, insomnia, cancer, depression, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, promoting hair growth, a skin disorder called psoriasis, and treating side effects of medical treatment with lithium. Inositol is also used by mouth for treating conditions associated with polycystic ovary syndrome, including failure to ovulate; high blood pressure; high triglycerides; and high levels of testosterone. Inositol is possibly safe for most adults. It can cause nausea, tiredness, headache, and dizziness. NCATS
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (Phase 1)
Panic Disorder (Phase 1)
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