Myo-Inositol
Naturally occurring sugar alcohol with roles in insulin signalling, PCOS management, & neurological function.
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Myo-inositol supplementation improved insulin sensitivity, reduced fasting insulin, & improved androgen profiles vs placebo in women with PCOS; fewer gastrointestinal adverse events than metformin.
No statistically significant overall effect of inositol on depressive, anxiety, or OCD symptoms vs placebo; a non-significant trend toward benefit in PMDD subgroup (p=0.07). Evidence base is small & heterogeneous.
Inositol (myo-inositol or D-chiro-inositol) shows evidence of benefit for some metabolic measures & potential benefit for ovulation induction in PCOS; evidence for IVF-related outcomes (oocyte quality, fertilization, clinical pregnancy) is promising but rated as limited & inconclusive by guideline authors.
Stacks containing Myo-Inositol
Public community stacks that include this ingredient.
This stack addresses the key nutritional & hormonal drivers of female fertility. Folate is essential for DNA synthesis & embryo development. Myo-inositol is the most evidence-backed intervention for improving ovarian function, egg quality, & cycle regularity — particularly in PCOS. CoQ10 restores mitochondrial energy in aging oocytes, & Vitex supports luteal phase adequacy through LH modulation.