Help Improve Cardiovascular Health and Reduce Symptoms of Depression
A study with 80 menopausal women [14] found that inositol was effective in improving cholesterol levels. Bad cholesterol is a known risk factor for heart disease. Also, many studies [15] have found that inositol improves blood pressure in women with PCOS.
Depression is a mood disorder that may be affected by neurotransmitters in the brain. Inositol has been considered a potential treatment because of its activity on neurotransmitters.
One study [16] showed that using 12 grams of inositol daily for four weeks could reduce depression symptoms compared to placebo treatment. Another study with limited participants found that 9 out of 10 people who used 6 grams of inositol daily had reduced depression symptoms.
Not everyone agrees on the extent of its potency. Some studies have shown that inositol doesn’t improve