Overview: Inositol is found in foods, and it is also available over the counter as a supplement. There are many forms of inositol available, including inositol hexaphosphate (IP6), myo-inositol, and D ...

Two common dietary molecules found in legumes and bran could protect DNA from the harmful effects of radiation, researchers report. Inositol and inositol hexaphosphate protected both human skin cells ...

Inositol, also called myo-inositol, D-chiro-inositol, or hexaphosphate (IP6), plays a critical role in the body’s cellular growth. Though it used to be referred to as Vitamin B8, inositol is not ...

Medulloblastoma is a central nervous system tumor that is fast-growing and often spreads to other parts of the brain and spinal cord. This tumor mainly affects children but can occur in both children ...

Researchers at ETH Zurich and ETH spin-off Inositec have developed a new substance to prevent vascular calcification, which affects many patients suffering from chronic kidney disease. As their ...

Although it’s often referred to as vitamin B8, inositol is not a vitamin but rather a type of sugar with several important functions. It influences the action of insulin and may aid mental health and ...