Foods Rich in Vitamin B8 (Inositol) and Supplementation

  • All B vitamins are water-soluble. They help to convert carbohydrates, fats, and protein into energy, or glucose.
  • B vitamins are necessary for keeping the liver, skin, hair, and eyes healthy. They also play a role in the nervous system, and they are needed for good brain function.
  • The B vitamins are sometimes called anti-stress vitamins, because they boost the body’s immune system in times of stress.
  • Though often referred to as vitamin B8, inositol is not a vitamin at all but rather a type of sugar with several important functions.
  • Inositol plays a structural role in your body as a major component of cell membranes.
  • It also influences the action of insulin, a hormone essential for blood sugar control. In addition, it affects chemical messengers in your brain, such as serotonin and dopamine.
  • Inositol is required for healthy metabolism and mental health.

Foods

  • Whole grains
  • Beans
  • Nuts
  • Fruits and Vegetables

Supplementation

  • Inositol might balance certain chemicals in the body to possibly help with mental conditions such as panic disorder, depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
  • It might also help insulin work better. This might help with conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome or diabetes during pregnancy.
  • Can improve a grouping of symptoms that increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke (metabolic syndrome)
  • May help Respiratory distress syndrome

~Praveen Jada

*Do read the Disclaimer

Reference:

Inositol: Benefits, Side Effects and Dosage (healthline.com)

Inositol: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, Interactions (verywellmind.com)

Inositol: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Dosage, and Warning (webmd.com)