IP-6

OTHER NAME(S):

Acide Phytique, Calcium Magnesium Inositol Hexaphosphate, Calcium Phytate, Fytic Acid, Hexaphosphate d'Inositol, Hexaphosphate d'Inositol de Calcium Magnésium, Inositol Hexaphosphate, InsP6, Phytate, Phytate de Calcium, Phytic Acid.

Overview

Overview Information

IP-6, inositol hexaphosphate, is a vitamin-like substance. It is found in humans, animals, and many plants, especially cereals, nuts, and legumes. It can also be made in a laboratory.

Some people use IP-6 to treat and prevent cancer, to reduce side effects of cancer treatment, for anemia, diabetes, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

In manufacturing, IP-6 is added to food to keep it from spoiling.

How does it work?

IP-6 might help treat and prevent cancer by slowing down the production of cancer cells. It might also bind to certain minerals, decreasing the risk of colon cancer. IP-6 is also an antioxidant.

Uses

Uses & Effectiveness?

Insufficient Evidence for

  • Damage to the immune system caused by cancer drug treatment. Early research shows that taking IP-6 by mouth or applying it to the skin might help to reduce some side effects of cancer drug treatment.
  • Gout. Gout is caused by high levels of a chemical called uric acid. Early research in people with high levels of uric acid shows that taking IP-6 can lower uric acid levels. It's unclear if this improves symptoms of gout.
  • Treating and preventing cancer.
  • Preventing heart attacks.
  • Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of IP-6 for these uses.

Side Effects

Side Effects & Safety

When taken by mouth: IP-6 is LIKELY SAFE when used in amounts found in foods. IP-6 is POSSIBLY SAFE when used as a medicine, short-term. Taking IP-6, 600 mg two times per day for up to 2 weeks, appears to be safe. There isn't enough reliable information to know if IP-6 is safe when used long-term or in larger amounts.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: IP-6 is LIKELY SAFE for pregnant and breast-feeding women when used in food amounts. But there isn't enough reliable information to know if larger medicinal amounts of IP-6 are safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and stick to food amounts.

Clotting disorders: IP-6 might slow blood clotting. If you have a clotting disorder, use IP-6 with caution.

Iron-deficiency anemia: IP-6 binds with iron in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This reduces the amount of iron that the body absorbs from food and supplements.

Weak and brittle bones (osteoporosis): IP-6 binds with calcium in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This reduces the amount of calcium that the body absorbs from food and supplements. This might worsen osteoporosis.

Surgery: Since IP-6 might slow blood clotting, there is a concern that it might increase the risk of extra bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using IP-6 at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

Interactions

Interactions?

Moderate Interaction

Be cautious with this combination

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  • Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) interacts with IP-6

    IP-6 nicotinate might slow blood clotting. Taking IP-6 along with medications that also slow clotting might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding.
    Some medications that slow blood clotting include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, warfarin (Coumadin), and others.

Dosing

Dosing

The appropriate dose of IP-6 depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for IP-6. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.

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REFERENCES:

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  • Deliliers GL, Servida F, Fracchiolla NS, et al. Effect of inositol hexaphosphate (IP(6)) on human normal and leukaemic haematopoietic cells. Br J Haematol 2002;117:577-87. View abstract.
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