Inositol

- Support for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Helps restore normal ovarian function, ovulation and egg quality
- Helps normalize irregularities in the menstrual cycle
- Supports healthy glucose metabolism
Women with PCOS go through different hormonal and metabolic states caused by increased insulin production. For example, high insulin levels can affect glucose metabolism and lead to weight gain. Insulin can also stimulate the secretion of male sex hormone in the ovaries. High levels of these hormones can lead to excessive hair growth, acne and abnormal ovulation. Additionally, women often struggle with irregularities in their menstrual cycle and infertility issues. Inositol is an element of the B complex family that is mainly found in food in the form of myo-inositol. Research suggests that myo-inositol helps manage these problems by supporting healthy glucose metabolism. Myo-inositol plays an important role in the secondary messenger system which regulates oocyte development and menstrual cycle hormones. Clinical trials in women with PCOS have demonstrated that myo-inositol supplementation reduces time to first ovulation, reduces serum testosterone levels, increases ovulation frequency, and increases estradiol levels (a marker of follicular maturation).