Myo-inositol (MI) is one stereoisomer of a C6 sugar alcohol that belongs to the inositol family (1). It is the precursor of inositol triphosphate, acting as an intracellular second messenger and regulating a number of hormones such as thyroid-stimulating hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and insulin (2).
How long does it take myo-inositol to work?
It is important to give DCI a fair chance to work before you make any determination about its effectiveness. Some women notice a change in their energy level within a few days. Most women will take about six weeks before they notice any changes. Some women take even longer.
What does myo-inositol do to your body?
Inositol is believed to improve depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders by stimulating the production of the "feel-good" hormones serotonin and dopamine. The hypothesis is largely supported by research in which myo-inositol concentrations in blood is suggested a reliable marker for clinical depression.
