including inositol in proper diet can cause any negative effects?

Answer 1

Inositol as an important dietary and cellular constituent. It is needed for health at cellular level and a fair concentration is found in the lens of the human eye as well as the heart.

Men taking extra inositol reported that their hair loss had improved, with less hair falling out - although this has not been tested under clinical situations. It is said to promote healthy hair, hair growth, and helps in controlling estrogen levels and may assist in preventing breast lumps. It may also be of benefit in reducing blood cholesterol levels.

Deficiency of inositol
If your intake is not sufficient, you may experience symptoms such as eczema, hair loss, constipation, and abnormalities of the eyes and raised cholesterol.

Dosage
The dosage underneath is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), but be aware that this dosage is the minimum that you require per day, to ward off serious deficiency of this particular nutrient. In the therapeutic use of this nutrient, the dosage is usually increased considerably, but the toxicity level must be kept in mind.

Supplementation is usually 100 mg per day

Toxicity and symptoms of high intake
No toxic effects known, but diarrhea has been noted with the intake of very high dosage of inositol


Taking of long term antibiotics may increase your need for inositol, as well as if you consume a lot of coffee.

Food sources
Inositol is available from both plant and animal sources. The plant form in which inositol is available is phytic acid, which can bind with minerals and so affect their absorption negatively.

The body is also able to manufacture this factor. Inositol is available from wheat germ, brewers yeast. bananas, liver, brown rice, oat flakes, nuts, unrefined molasses, raisins and vegetables.

Side Effects
Use caution if you have depression or bipolar disorder and are taking or considering taking inositol. There is a possibility that manic episodes may occur.

Answer 2

Inositol is part of the B vitamin complex. It can be made by the body. Your body will only absorb what it needs. Since its best source is bran, eating too much bran can cause diarrhea. This can cause less of the other nutrients not to be absorbed.