May Aid Blood Sugar Control

Insulin is a hormone that is essential for managing blood sugar levels in the body. Insulin resistance, or a difficulty with your body's capacity to respond to insulin, is regarded as one of the major risk factors for illnesses such as metabolic syndrome. Inositol can be utilized to create molecules that are involved in the action of insulin in your cells. As a result, inositol has been studied for its ability to improve the body's sensitivity to insulin, hence lowering insulin resistance.

In a six-month study of 80 postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome, 4 grams of inositol per day improved insulin sensitivity, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels more than a placebo. Other studies in women with gestational diabetes have found that inositol improves insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control. Furthermore, inositol may improve insulin action in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome, while the evidence is conflicting.