MB50
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Just wondering if anybody here has any experience with myo inositol supplementation? It seems to be extremely helpful for PCOS symptoms and current issues some forum females have dealt with-- high androgens and high estrogen (which is what my gf is currently battling after stopping the BCP). Studies I was reading through seem to show much better insulin sensitivity and reduced FSH, LH, testosterone, and androstenedione. Interestingly, some people do seem to take it for mood and OCD at higher doses (16-20g) and anecdotal reports are very impressive.
I know myo inositol can be made endogenously as needed, but I wonder if environmental factors (sometimes BCP) can screw up the normal regulation of it. Another thing I was wondering and would be curious for somebody more intelligent to comment on: I am wondering if the reduction in testosterone in females would also happen in males? I couldn't find any studies that measured males' hormones following supplementation, but I wonder if the reduced testosterone in females is due to better hormonal regulation and insulin control or if the same reduction in T is likely to happen to males. Again, this is going to require some speculation since there isn't much evidence.
I know myo inositol can be made endogenously as needed, but I wonder if environmental factors (sometimes BCP) can screw up the normal regulation of it. Another thing I was wondering and would be curious for somebody more intelligent to comment on: I am wondering if the reduction in testosterone in females would also happen in males? I couldn't find any studies that measured males' hormones following supplementation, but I wonder if the reduced testosterone in females is due to better hormonal regulation and insulin control or if the same reduction in T is likely to happen to males. Again, this is going to require some speculation since there isn't much evidence.