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Inositol Myo-inositol
Myo-inositol, the major nutritionally active form of inositol, is vital
to many biological processes of the body, participating in a diverse range of
activities. Myo-inositol is one of nine distinct isomers of inositol. It
is essential for the growth of rodents, but not for most animals, including
humans. Humans can make myo-inositol endogenously, which they do from
glucose, and, even though myo-inositol is sometimes referred to as a
vitamin, it is not a vitamin for humans or most animals. However, the dietary
intake of myo-inositol can influence the levels of circulating and bound myo-inositol
in the body and may influence certain biological activities. Nutritional
supplementation of this cyclitol may affect behavior and may have
anti-depressant and anti-anxiety activities.
IP6 - is a substance that
has been studied as a treatment for cancer. IP6 is found in large amounts in
cereals and legumes. Also known as phytic acid.
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