Inositol - Health Benefits

Health Benefits of Inositol

Many of the beneficial actions listed below are probably attributable to Inositol's incorporation into Phosphatidylinositol.

Cardiovascular System

 Inositol may help to prevent Atherosclerosis. 

 Inositol concentrates in the Heart.  ^[1]

 Inositol may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients.  ^[2] 

Cells

 Inositol (as a component of Phosphatidylinositol) is a constituent of Cell Membranes.

Digestive System

 Constipation may occur as a result of Inositol deficiency.  ^[3]

 Inositol may stimulate the growth of the Cell Membranes of the Intestines. 

Eyes/Vision

 Inositol may help to prevent Cataracts (due to its Antioxidant properties and its ability to inhibit Cross-Linking in the Lens of the Eye).  ^[4]

 Inositol may enhance the growth of Cell Membranes in the Eyes. 

 High concentrations of Inositol accumulate in the Lens of the Eye. 

Hair

 Inositol is claimed to occasionally delay the onset of Hair - Gray.  ^[5]

 Inositol may be required for Hair growth and may help to maintain Hair in a healthy condition:  ^[6]

 Inositol has a protective effect on Hair Follicles: ^[7]

 Inositol functions as a growth factor for Keratinocytes that line the Hair Follicles.  ^[8]

 Hair Loss may occur as a result of Inositol deficiency (not proven in humans, although this statement has been verified scientifically for animals).  ^[9]

Immune System

 Inositol may facilitate the growth of Bone Marrow.  ^[10]

 Inositol (1,000 mg per day) may help to prevent Cancer - Bladder.  ^[11]

 Inositol may help to prevent Cancer - Liver and reduces the severity (number of tumors) in Liver Cancer patients.  ^[12]

 Inositol may help to prevent Cancer - Lung.  ^[13]

 Inositol (2,000 - 3,000 mg per day) may enhance the function of NK Lymphocytes.