May Reduce Anxiety

Inositol influences the processes that produce neurotransmitters, the chemicals that relay information within your brain. Inositol affects several neurotransmitters, including serotonin. This molecule performs numerous functions in your body and influences your behavior and mood. Researchers investigated if inositol supplements can alleviate symptoms related to serotonin and brain disorders. Anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are examples of this.

Several studies have found that inositol can help people with panic disorders lessen their amount of panic attacks. In one research of 20 persons with panic disorders, 18 grams of inositol per day reduced the incidence of weekly panic attacks by 4 — more than the 2.4 reductions recorded in people using anxiety medication. Another study in persons with OCD discovered that taking 18 grams of inositol daily alleviated symptoms more than a placebo. However, the limited study on inositol and PTSD has revealed no advantages. In fact, several studies have questioned whether inositol can be used to treat any of these anxiety disorders. Overall, inositol could have benefits for certain types of anxiety disorders, but more studies are needed to determine these effects.