The properties of Vitamin B8
Inositol is effective in the management of preterm babies who have or are at a risk of infant respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Noteworthily, myo-inositol results efficient in the prevention of neural tube defects with particular efficacy in combination with folic acid.
Inositol is a pseudovitamin found in cell membranes. It is necessary for cellular signaling and the growth of human cells.
Inositol:
- Maintains osmotic balance in cells, notably in the central nervous system.
- Supports mood (Inositol and higher inositol phosphates in neural tissues: homeostasis, metabolism and functional significance).
- Promotes healthy triglyceride levels (The effects of inositol supplementation on lipid profiles among patients with metabolic diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials).