User Reviews for inositol

looking for anxiety help seemed to make me sightly calmer

I took Inositol (straight myo-inositol) for six weeks just like everyone says to do and it did very, very little for the ocd I was diagnosed with having. I was very disappointed since I had heard so many good things about it. A waste of time, money and hope.

I have taken powder form combined with biotin for my hair. I no longer am losing a brush full of hair everytime I brush my hair. Meausrable improvement in growth and health of my hair.

Very effective for constipation and anxiety. Once you make up for any inositol deficient you will get diarrhea. Be sure to then lower your dose to a maintenance level. You really have to figure out what dose works best for you.

I am more alert, can concentrate better, mental fog is gone.

A friend recommended Inositol powder to me after noticing I'd been depressed and overwhelmed. I started taking it and the change was evident within about a week. I was more able to take things in stride. Here's the side effect part. I have PCOS. My daughter was conceived with fertility drugs. I was on Nuvaring. I'm currently 6 months pregnant. Whether the Inositol was a factor is debatable. But I'm convinced it must've made a difference. Once I have this little boy I intend to resume taking Inositol.Read More Read Less

I have used Inositol because I was losing a brush full of hair everytime I brushed my hair. Inositol, in combination with biotin, has stopped 80% of my hair loss and has increased the growth rate of my hair. In the gluten free powder form it is easily added to beverags or sprinkled on food.

I have had irregular periods for years and was Dx with mold PCOS. My cycle did not improve despite balanced nutrition and exercise, other than when I was on birth control of course. When I read on PubMed that inositol supplementation had some merit, I decided to give it a try. I have been taking 650mg of inositol per day for about 5 months now. The first three months my cycle/period came like clockwork. Which has NEVER happened on it's own. I became less diligent about taking the inositol my fourth month and surprise surprise my period did not come as expected. It is absolutely incredible how well this supplement has worked for my mild PCOS. I highly recommend you try it.Read More Read Less

I am 32 years old and have had intractable epilepsy since early childhood. A typical day I would have an average of 8 seizures a day. Shortly after taking six grams of inositol a day, I am only averaging 4 seizures a day. Unfortunately I do still have bad days that average more in clusters, but on a day to day basis, inositol has helped some. I would be interested to know if anyone would think I could go to an even higher dosage, but hesitate on my own. I do take AEDs of course.

I have suffered with OCD most of my life and was too embarrassed to do anything about it. I finally found this and after doing research on it decided to try it. This was a miracle for me. I helped within the first day! Is really good to take away obsessive thoughts, highly suggest it to anybody suffering through OCD, definitely try this!!!!!

I & a relative both tried choline & inositol (the combination capsule) and had terrible hallucinogenic dreams and bad nights when caffeine was ingested that day. It seems OK (at least better) as long as you avoid all sources of caffeine.

The first month I took 1000 mg of myo-inositol in pregnitude (which also contains folic acid) and is 1/2 recommended dose and my cycle was a normal 28 day cycle for the first time in years. I then dropped down to taking it only during the first half of my cycle, and it still worked. However when I stopped I went back to 32 day out of whack cycle. I have mild PCOS. I highly recommend women with PCOS take Myo-Inositol, at least give it a shot. And stick with it for a few months if your pcos is bad and it doesnt work right away.Read More Read Less

Just started taking it and I am noticing some subtle positive changes.

I'm using this to treat Insulin Resistant PCOS

I've had O.C.D. most of my life, & did nothing about it. Until it ruined my relationship with friends and family. I've been taking Inositol for only 3 days, 1 gram a day. I've notice significant results. My mind is at rest. I love it, and will never go back to that lifestyle again. Life is so much better.

This supplement has made me tired in the mornings and keeps me awake at night . I take a dose in the morning and at night .

I began taking this supplement in hopes of reducing my OCD symptoms. I have noticed a reduction, so far, in my obsessive thoughts (rumination), desire to check things over in my head, desire to double check locks, and general panic about doing things wrong. I haven't noticed a significant reduction in picking at my cuticles, but I have become more aware of it. My symptoms aren't gone, just more mild and manageable. I can feel my brain trying to hold on to the negative thoughts, but they drift away. I also noticed a reduction in my appetite, particularly stress or boredom eating. I am more easily able to break the cycle of negative thinking, and I hope that the effects will become more stable the longer I take the supplement. I would suggest taking with food, if you have a sensitive stomach. It gives me slight acid reflux without food. I take 2-3 650mg pills each day. I might switch to powder if I find the higher doses to be best, as it would be more convenient. I feel this has been very promising so far.Read More Read Less

What a profound difference this supplement has made in my life! I have been in chronic pain for more than 5 years. Conventional medicine has been somewhat helpful, but left me struggling daily with bouts of intense pain. I discovered this supplement quite by accident a short time ago, and was absolutely stunned by its effectiveness. Including this supplement daily in my treatment has reduced my pain by at least 50%. It also has greatly improved my cognitive skills. For the first time in years, I feel I may be able to 'get my life back'. Why physicians are not recommending this supplement as an adjunct to traditional treatment &/or therapy is beyond me. For this patient, Inositol is priceless!Read More Read Less

used for poor sleep from anxiety