Inositol is a Vitamin from the 'B' group. It is also known as Antialopecia Factor, Cyclohexitol, Inose, Inosite, Lipositol or Mouse Antialopecia Factor.

Health Benefits:

• may lower blood pressure in Hypertension patients
• may help to prevent Atherosclerosis
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  may help to prevent Atherosclerosis
• Constipation may occur as a result of Inositol deficiency
• may stimulate the growth of cell membranes of the Intestines
• may help prevent Cataracts
• may enhance the growth of cell membranes of the eyes
• may be required of hair growth and to maintain hair in a healthy condition
• claimed to occasionally delay the onset of Gray Hair
• has a protective effect on hair follicles
• hair loss may result from a Inositol deficiency
• may facilitate the growth of Bone Marrow
• may help prevent Bladder, Liver and Lung Cancer
• Inositol is an antioxidant and scavenges Hydroxyl Free Radicals
• may be necessary for the metabolism of Cholesterol
• may help to prevent fatty liver
• may alleviate Muscular Dystrophy
• may improve some aspects of mental function in Alzheimer's Disease patients
• may alleviate anxiety
• may improve the condition of children with Autism
• may alleviate Bulimia
• may alleviate Depression
• may alleviate Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• may alleviate pain
• may alleviate Panic Disorder
• may alleviate Insomnia and improve the quality of sleep
• male and female infertility may be a result of an Inositol deficiency
• may be useful in the treatment of male Impotence
• may prevent Eczema
• may be useful for the treatment of Psoriasis
• Dermatitis may occur as a result of Inositol deficiency

There is no known toxicity associated with Inositol at dosages of up to 50 grams per day.

Inositol is available as a health supplement, as an ingredient in most mutli vitamin supplements, or as an ingredient in some health and nutrition supplements.

Inositol is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: Energy, Fat Away, Metabolift, St John's Wort, Tranquil Sleep and the Ultima 1 Nutritional Weight Loss Shake.