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d-Chiro-inositol

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Also known as: DCI
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Hexahydroxycyclohexane

Description: d-Chiro-inositol is a water soluble white powder found in buckwheat, carob and in some other foods.

Oral Uses

  • Polycystic ovary syndrome RatingRatingRatingRating

    d-Chiro-inositol reduces free and total testosterone, blood pressure and insulin resistance; increases insulin sensitivity and ovulation frequency; alleviates symptoms. Take 1.0-1.5 g of d-chiro-inositol daily, in divided doses, for many months. Injection form works better.

  • Diabetes type I RatingRatingRating

    d-Chiro-inositol reduces insulin resistance and increases insulin sensitivity. Take 1.0-1.5 g of d-chiro-inositol daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Diabetes type II RatingRatingRating

    d-Chiro-inositol reduces insulin resistance and increases insulin sensitivity. Take 1.0-1.5 g of d-chiro-inositol daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Syndrome X RatingRatingRating

    d-Chiro-inositol reduces triglycerides, blood pressure and insulin resistance and increases insulin sensitivity. Take 1.0-1.5 g of d-chiro-inositol daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take 1.0-1.5 g of d-chiro-inositol daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage.

Available Forms

d-Chiro-inositol is available in capsule form.

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