Q: How much Inositol should I take a day for anxiety?
A: Inositol may be beneficial for helping reduce the symptoms of anxiety and panic disorders.
Studies have shown that taking up to 20g (20,000mg) per day of Inositol was able to reduce the severity and frequency of panic attacks. Other studies mention benefits for agoraphobia and OCD. Health professionals see Inositol supplementation as a promising treatment for panic disorders and may help prevent the prescribing of treatments that can induce dependence.
Q: Does Inositol make you gain weight?
A: There is no conclusive evidence showing that Inositol will cause weight gain. In fact, in women diagnosed with PCOS who also experience related weight gain, the supplementation of Inositol has aided weight loss.
Q: Can Inositol help you lose weight?
A: The only instances of weight loss have been showing with women who are taking Inositol for managing PCOS. No other cases of supplementation related weight loss have been reported.
Q: Is Inositol safe?
A: Inositol is naturally occurring in the body, and is found in many foods you eat. One of the safest natural supplements, minimal side effects have been shown in people even taking the highest dosage of 20g per day.