Inositol
Originally considered a B Vitamin
Derived from phytic acid (IP6) in outer hull of grains
Made from rice - does not contain gluten, rice from Japan safe after nuclear accident??
Made from corn - GMO?
Inositol effective for:
skin lesions
slow growth
hair loss that is not genetically predetermined
pesticide poisoning (clears from adipose tissue)
lymph edema
10 grams or more a day of Inositol is effective in many of cases of psychotic behavior and other psychological disturbances or distress
Influences the action of serotonin, may reduce the frequency and severity of panic attacks
May alleviate Anxiety by enhancing the ability of GABA to bind to the Benzodiazepine Receptors in the Brain
May alleviate Anxiety by enhancing the ability of GABA to bind to the Benzodiazepine Receptors in the Brain
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http://evolutionarypsychiatry.blogspot.com/2011/05/inositol-nervous-systems-pony-express.html
http://evolutionarypsychiatry.blogspot.com/2011/05/inositol-nervous-systems-pony-express.html
Dosages
- Inositol is a water-soluble vitamin, so although the doses appear to be large, it will not build up to toxic levels in the body. Whatever the body doesn't use is excreted. The average person normally takes in about 1 gram of inositol each day via the food they eat. There are no reports of any harm associated with the long-term use of inositol. Some of our patients have been taking it as long as eight years now, with no problems. (1 teaspoon=2 grams) A child can be built up to 3 teaspoons per day over the same six-week period. Dosages for adolescents can be adjusted according to weight. In either case, it is best to allow side effects to be the guide. If they begin to occur, it is not considered wise to increase the dosage unless they subside.
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Dosing Guide:
OCD: 18 grams a day (split 2-3 times per day)
PANIC DISORDER and ANXIETY: 12-18 grams per day (split 2-3 times per day)
WARNING: Do NOT take Inositol if you suffer from bipolar disorder - it is known to increase episodic behavior at high doses.
(Source: UW Integrative Medicine school of medicine and public health) (Amazon is always a little tetchy about hyperlinks in reviews but search University of Wisconsin Integrative Medicine Supplement Sampler for more info)
NOW's Inositol powder contains 730 MILIgrams per 1/4 teaspoon.
.73mg inositol x 8 (1/4 tsp doses) = 5.84 Grams (roughly 6 Grams)
1/4 tsp x 4 = 1 full teaspoon
So, 2 teaspoons will roughly equal 6 Grams.
If treating for OCD take 2 teaspoons Inositol 3 times daily (6 Grams x 3 doses = 18G)
If treating for Anxiety take 2 teaspoons Inositol 2 times daily. (6 Grams x 2 doses = 12G)
OCD: 18 grams a day (split 2-3 times per day)
PANIC DISORDER and ANXIETY: 12-18 grams per day (split 2-3 times per day)
WARNING: Do NOT take Inositol if you suffer from bipolar disorder - it is known to increase episodic behavior at high doses.
(Source: UW Integrative Medicine school of medicine and public health) (Amazon is always a little tetchy about hyperlinks in reviews but search University of Wisconsin Integrative Medicine Supplement Sampler for more info)
NOW's Inositol powder contains 730 MILIgrams per 1/4 teaspoon.
.73mg inositol x 8 (1/4 tsp doses) = 5.84 Grams (roughly 6 Grams)
1/4 tsp x 4 = 1 full teaspoon
So, 2 teaspoons will roughly equal 6 Grams.
If treating for OCD take 2 teaspoons Inositol 3 times daily (6 Grams x 3 doses = 18G)
If treating for Anxiety take 2 teaspoons Inositol 2 times daily. (6 Grams x 2 doses = 12G)