May Reduce Symptoms of Depression
Top 4 in Top 5 Health Benefits of Inositol
Inositol has been investigated as a therapy for depression due to its effects on neurotransmitters in the brain. Some studies have found that taking 12 grams of inositol per day for four weeks can improve symptoms of depression compared to a placebo. Another small trial found that 6 grams of fiber per day helped 9 of 11 patients with depression.
Other research, however, has found that adding inositol to normal depression medicine does not help symptoms any more than the medication alone. Furthermore, inositol has not been shown to be beneficial in treating depression in people who have previously failed to react to normal treatment.
