Phytic acid, also known
as myo - inositol hexaphosphate, is the major storage form of phosphate in plant cells (51).
Otherwise referred to
as MYO, YK - 11 is described to be the most potent SARM in the family.
The two types of inositol of particular interest to women with PCOS however are known
as myo - inositol (MI) and d - chiro - inositol (DCI).
As I've already explained above, the latest thinking on inositol supplements for PCOS is that taking a combined supplement that includes both myo - inositol and D - chiro - inositol is the best for metabolic health and works just as well
as myo - inositol for improving fertility (Unfer et al. 201641).
Not exact matches
But just
as I was able to select from the versatile selection for invitations at Tiny Prints, Beau - coup's selection offered great alternatives for my
MYO - Sundae Bridal Shower party.
Another study (Artini, DiBerardino, Papini, Genazzani, Simi, Ruggiero, & Cela, 2013) offered similar positive results on ovarian function,
as well
as improvement of insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS who were taking
myo - inositol (in this study, the dosage was only 2g per day).
You should use caution when combining high doses of
MYO with St. John's Wort or other herbal products or medications that may reduce blood sugar (such
as metformin, byetta).
A member of the B vitamins,
MYO is believed to improve egg quality and acts
as a secondary messenger involved in glucose utilization.
As new research has shown that a combination of
myo and d - chiro inositol improves PCOS better than inositol alone, I have started using a product called Ovasitol, which is similar to Pregnitude but has d - chiro inositol added.
Because of its numerous benefits,
MYO should be considered
as a first - line approach in the treatment of all women PCOS, not just those looking to get pregnant.
As I have explained above, there is a high degree of confidence that
myo - inositol significantly improves your chances of falling pregnant whether you're trying naturally, or you're getting a little help.
The first thing worth keeping in mind is that if you're only (or mostly) interested in taking inositol supplements to help with fertility, you may be just
as well off taking a straight
myo - inositol supplement on its own, rather than buying the more expensive 40:1 combination products.
The take home from this is that if you're being prescribed recombinant follicle stimulating hormone (r - FSH)
as part of an ovulation induction cycle (either with IVF or IUI), then make sure you're fertility doctor also puts you on
myo - inositol.
MYO and DCI work
as these secondary messengers.
Ovasitol, and its competitor product Inofolic Combi are marketed
as the best PCOS inositol supplements because they contain both
myo - inositol and D - chiro - inositol in a ratio of 40:1.
Women with PCOS who took a combination of
MYO and DCI with a physiologic ratio of 40:1 (
as seen in plasma), had better results than taking one supplement alone.
As far as dosages go, a typical dose of Ovasitol includes 2000 mg of myo - inositol and 50 mg of D - chiro - inositol with the manufacturer recommending this amount be taken both morning and nigh
As far
as dosages go, a typical dose of Ovasitol includes 2000 mg of myo - inositol and 50 mg of D - chiro - inositol with the manufacturer recommending this amount be taken both morning and nigh
as dosages go, a typical dose of Ovasitol includes 2000 mg of
myo - inositol and 50 mg of D - chiro - inositol with the manufacturer recommending this amount be taken both morning and night.
Taking
myo and d - chiro inositol in a 40:1 ratio has been shown to improve egg quality and ovulation in women with PCOS in
as little
as three months, and may even work better than metformin.
A study of women with PCOS found that only 17 % of those who took
myo - inositol throughout pregnancy developed gestational diabetes (compared to 54 % of those who did not take inositol).6 Studies also found that
myo - inositol decreased the risk of gestational diabetes by 50 - 67 % among women with a family history of type 2 diabetes,
as well
as among women who were overweight and obese.7 - 9
Her thorough programs include many facets of massage, structural integration,
myo - fascial release, micro-current stimulation and red light therapy to name a few modalities
as well
as horsemanship including conformation, behavior, injury rehabilitation, and proper athletic training.