Grandma's Inositol Guide
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This vitamin Inositol has a calming effect and helps to reduce cholesterol levels. It is also vital for hair growth. Some other benefits of this vitamin are it helps prevent hardening of the arteries, and is important in the formation of lecithin and the metabolism of fat and cholesterol. It also helps remove fats from the liver.
Isositol deficiency can lead to:
- arteriosclerosis
- constipation
- hair loss
- high blood cholesterol
- irritability
- mood swings
- skin eruptions
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Natural Food Sources of Inositol
- brewer's yeast
- fruits
- lecithin
- legumes
- meats
- milk
- refined molasses
- raisins
- vegetables
- whole grains
Comments
The consumption of large amounts of caffeine may cause a shortage of Inositol in the body.
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