User Reviews for inositol

I have lean pcos with the pcos belly, mild insulin resistance symptoms, excess hair growth and a fair amount of hair loss at temples. My periods were not incredibly irregular prior to taking inositol consistently, I would go through months of spot on to the day and months of irregularities. I took inositol for over to years and experienced a really large decrease in my sugar cravings, a really large decrease in my hair loss, and a HUGE increase in my energy (didn’t realise this until I stopped taking). It also really helped with my mental health symptoms which I didn’t know was a possible benefit for a long time - I have BP2, adhd and ocd which leave me feeling on edge, anxious, depressed and everything in between I have always suffered. Since I stopped taking inositol it has all got so much worse I feel bloody horrible in the head all the time, mainly my OCD. I stopped taking temporarily as I had ran out and I had the best period I have had in years. Thought it was a coincidence but then my next period was a 31 day cycle with very little pain or other symptoms. Whilst on inositol it made my period SO MUCH more irregular and incredibly painful, I couldn’t move from the toilet on the 1st and second days of my period. I’m very sad to not take it, maybe I will give it another try in a couple of months but it’s not worth the unpredictable and painful periods. I was using the Ovasitol powder brand as the tub directed, with my breakfast. Also continuing to use Berberine, NAC and turmeric. Read More Read Less

Taking this for PCOS for over a year and periods went from 178 days to 36 days, it’s been combined with lifestyle changes of reducing carb in take, or pairing carbs with more protein. You have to take it within 30 mins of your main meal and you need both types of inositol for it to be effective. Most supplements only have myo but you need the d form too. It’s clinically proven to improve pcos symptoms with both forms. I’ve had zero side effects.

I've been taking inositol for one month now for pcos. I suffer with constipation to begin with and take laxido but my god taking this made me worse. I'm in agony and I feel more tired. I've never had regular periods and was praying this was going to work.

Definitely a life saver for me... My only remorse is I didn't know about inositol sooner. I've been struggling with anxiety disorder and panic attacks, ADD, depression and PCOS for several years. I felt tired every day, no matter how long I slept, depressed and procrastinating all the time. After FIRST use of myo-inositol I felt full of energy and happy - after a really long time. I still have intrusive thoughts, but with inositol it's really manageable, hopefully it'll get even better when taking it for longer time. I've also struggled with gaining weight without reason and drinking alcohol (it helped with anxiety and gave me at least a little bit of energy) - since I started inositol, I don't feel a need to drink anymore. I feel like I'm finally on right way to be a normal, thriving person. It also helps with cravings and feeling full after eating. I have clear mind, it helps with brain fog. Only side effect I've noticed so far is vivid dreams (which I'm happy to have if I'm waking up well rested) and slightly irritated stomach after taking it. I'm on 2g powder/ twice a day mixed in a water and drinking it at breakfast and dinner. I 100% recommend.Read More Read Less

I’ve been on this for a week. Can’t say anything about my periods yet but I’m pleasantly surprised that I have the will to wake up 7:30am and go out for a walk, eat all meals on time, work within the official hours and walk again in the evening. Zero brain fog- complete mental clarity. No longer short tempered. My skin has been glowing— even though there were a couple of breakouts. No bloating. No gas. There has been disturbed sleep but it’s getting better every night. Definite increase in libido. Myo Inositol + D Chiro Inositol supplements by Unived, 40:1. I was not prescribed, I took it after research on Google.Read More Read Less

Gave me constipation

I don't doubt that inositol works for many women, but I haven't seen much about it being a negative experience beyond these reviews so I wanted to include mine. I have PCOS as well as ADHD, anxiety, and restless leg syndrome. Inositol has been reported to help with all of the above so I thought it might be my miracle cure. I started a few months ago with just 1000mg a day. After not having a period for months, I started my period within a few days. I thought that might be a good thing, getting me regular or what have you, but even when my period ended (or I stopped bleeding at least) the other symptoms stayed- acne, mood swings, bloating, insomnia, and occasional cramps. Those symptoms lasted for almost a month. I stopped taking it to see if the inositol was indeed the problem and slowly everything went away, but a few months later with no period I thought maybe I should take it again and maybe my body just needed time to get used to it. Immediately I started breaking out and getting acne in random places on my body where I've never had acne before (my thighs and armpits and back of my arms). I started my period fairly soon after and TWO WEEKS LATER I'm still on it with the same (thankfully) mild symptoms and mild bleeding. Maybe it has helped with my anxiety or ADHD, but honestly it's hard to notice when I'm moody from a 2 week period. I also want to note that my sister started around the same time. She has PCOS as well and was taking a 500mg daily dose to start but immediately had bad acne breakouts as well and couldn't deal with it so she stopped. I hope more research is done about the effects of inositol and maybe doctors find a pattern behind why it works so well for some and horribly for others. Or maybe it's the delivery method and powder works better? Honestly too scared to try at this point, though. I want to know why it didn't work for me!Read More Read Less

Have purchased Inositol 500mg powder. I’ve been suffering from Panic disorder and Agoraphobia for 3 years. Have tried every type of antidepressant finally the doctor found a dosage of Mirtazapine 7.5 mg every day and for the panic attacks and to help me leave the house 2-5 mg of diazepam (when needed). I have gained 3 stones in weight due to the mirtazapine causing metabolic syndrome . I have read your reviews and hoping can someone tell me what is the usual dose for all three of my illnesses, many thanksRead More Read Less

After two weeks taking 6g inositol powder a day in my coffee, I've noticed fewer compulsive thoughts and anxiety. I don't know yet if it's just the placebo effect. I have been on 20mg Prozac/day but it wasn't effective for the anxiety and compulsive behavior. I didn't want to up the dosage. The only downside for me with the inositol is an increase in gas and sometimes watery and urgent diarrhea. I do know that this is generally a side effect of sugar alcohols. I was hoping that this would subside after a while. Read More Read Less

I was recommended inositol as I have persistent depressive disorder with anxiety distress. I started taking inositol 2000mg, a few days ago. Today I've decided I won't be taking it anymore. Mild side effects have been face rash, slowed breathing and fatigue. More concerning is my mood is even lower, I'm sad, tearful, hopeless and have no appetite. Inositol may work for others who have variations in mood, but it's a definite no for me.

I took inositol to help regulate my cycle, ease period symptoms, help with weight loss, and ease anxiety. Since starting it, I feel it has worked a little too well for anxiety and actually tipped me over into depression territory. I find myself very fatigued, moody, and unable to get out of bed most days. I also started getting awful cramps that radiate down my legs, just a constant dull ache from my waist to my ankles, even on days when I'm nowhere near my period or ovulation, should not be cramping at that time. I recently ran out of inositol and skipped a few days and found I felt better, cramps and achy legs went away, and had more energy. So I discontinued the inositol. I did lose a little bit of weight while on it, but not enough to continue enduring the side effects, maybe 3 lb?Read More Read Less

Taking this for cholesterol , sugar, brain, sleep and auto immune, I have been lowering my total cholesterol and LDL numbers since taking this supplement.

I took inositol for the first time after reading some reviews of it on Reddit and Twitter! Its been now three weeks and i can honestly say that this supplement has saved my effing life...i have suffered anxiety for 15 years and i tried literally everything and finally found something that works!!! I use a powder form and taste quite sweet...i take one tablespoon at night and it does great for sleep too....i feel much more energetic, more productive and less nervous..lets hope this continues...

Got pregnant within a month of starting this after many months with no success

Within hours, 1 heaped teaspoon of powder cleared my 'brain fog' and deep depression. Head feels clear. Absolute life changer. Will have to experiment on how to best use this for the long term. I don't feel I need it every day.

I took it for one month and found out I was pregnant after 1 year of struggling to get pregnant. I have pcos

I am taking inositol to stop overthinking. It give me focus and relieves my tension headaches. Less stress and I don't have to take a benzo anymore.

I am taking Tinostol since 3 months but no luck till date as i am trying to concieve.but my anxiety and stress gone down and i feel very calm after taking tinostol.The bad part of this i feel severe pain in lower abdomen and back in periods after this medication,i never feel any pain in my whole life.

Have been taking a combo of D and Myo Inositol for PCOS for the last 2 weeks at the recommended 40:1 ration (4000mg Myo to 100mg D). I have a hybrid PCOS diagnosis and I'm 43 - not trying to get pregnant. Horrible side effects thus far - Rapid weight gain, bloating, acne, depression and short temper. I am stopping this treatment TODAY.

On June 19, 2006, I was diagnosed with Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) on my left thigh. (It is a rare cancer of the smooth muscles.) I started taking mega doses of Cell Forte IP6 & Inositol (in powdered form) that same day along with Beta1,3d Glucan. I bought these nutritional supplements at my local health food store. Ten days later on June 29, my surgeon did an excision on my left thigh. On July 5, 2006, my surgeon told me that the cancer tumor had been removed and that the biopsy test results came back saying there was no metastasis. (After that I had 4 CT Scans, and the results of each CT Scan was negative.) That was 12 years ago, and I am still (NED) "No Evidence of Disease." In other words, I am cancer free. I never had chemotherapy or radiation! (NOTE: At the time of my diagnosis, I received 100% compensation from the VA, because I was exposed to Agent Orange when I was stationed in Vietnam. That is the cause of my cancer, Leiomyosarcoma.) Also, I continued taking those 2 nutritional supplements for approximately 7-8 months after I was cancer-free. I also bought a juicer, and I juiced fruits and vegetables every day. In addition, I steamed all my vegetables, and I quit eating red meat for 7-8 months. (I never fried anything.) I only ate fish, such as salmon, and chicken breasts. I quit drinking milk, alcohol, coffee, and tea...and I didn't use sugar in anything. I also limited my sodium consumption.Read More Read Less