Inositol may improve symptoms of depression, but research has had mixed results.įor example, an early study demonstrated that taking a 12-gram inositol supplement every day for 4 weeks improved symptoms in people with depression ( 10). Similarly, in a 4-week study, individuals experienced fewer and less severe panic attacks when taking 12 grams of inositol per day ( 9). Those taking inositol had fewer panic attacks per week, compared to people taking the anxiety medication ( 8). In one study, 20 individuals with panic disorder took either an 18-gram inositol supplement or a common anxiety medication every day for 1 month. Symptoms include rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness, sweating and a tingling or numb sensation in the hands ( 7). Those with panic disorder experience frequent panic attacks, which are sudden feelings of intense fear. While research is still limited, inositol supplements may be helpful for treating panic disorder, a severe form of anxiety. It also seems to have fewer side effects than traditional medications ( 4). Though more research is needed, several studies suggest that inositol has the potential to be an alternative treatment for mental health conditions.
Interestingly, researchers have found that some people with depression, anxiety and compulsive disorders have lower levels of inositol in their brain ( 5, 6). Inositol may help balance important chemicals in your brain, including those believed to affect your mood, such as serotonin and dopamine ( 4).
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