Description:
Inositol is vital for hair growth. This also has a calming effect
on the nervous system, and helps to reduce cholesterol levels. It
is important for healthy arteries, and promotes proper metabolism
of fats. Deficiencies of inositol can lead to arteriosclerosis,
constipation, hair loss, elevated cholesterol levels, irritability,
mood-swings, and poor skin quality.
Complimentary Nutrients:
B complex, B12, choline, and linoleic acid.
Antagonists:
Alcohol, and coffee.
Health Benefits:
Hair growth, hair, heart, intestines, brain, kidneys. liver, muscles,
cholesterol reduction, lecithin formation, retards hardening of
the arteries, metabolism of fat and cholesterol.
Therapeutic Uses:
Baldness, constipation, heart disease, high cholesterol, over-weight,
and atherosclerosis.
Vitamin Therapies should be done with the supervision of a qualified
health care professional. In the panel on the left, under ailments
you can find more information about treatments for some of these
conditions. You can also locate therapeutic information on this
site by using the search engine - click on 'Search' in the panel
on your left - and entering words relating to the ailment you are
interested in.
Deficiency Indicators:
Eczema, high cholesterol, eye abnormalities, constipation, and
hair loss.
Dosage:
| RDA |
Optimal Health |
Therapeutic Amounts |
| None stated |
100 mg |
1000-2400 mg |
RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) are dosages developed by the
FDA. These amounts are designed to prevent deficiency symptoms.
For optimal health it is necessary to take a larger dose. The optimal
health amounts are for adults and children weighing over 100 lbs.
Children under the age of six should be given nutritional formulas
designed specifically for young children. The therapeutic amounts
to treat special conditions are usually much higher, and should
not be taken without the supervision of a qualified health care
professional.
Sources:
Inositol is found in brewer’s yeast, fruits, legumes, meats, milk,
unrefined molasses, raisins, whole grains, citrus fruits, lecithin,
nuts, organ meats, and vegetables. Here are some examples.
| Food |
Amount |
MG |
| fresh orange |
1 med |
400 |
| roasted peanuts with skin |
1 cup |
400 |
