𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲: Is inositol a good treatment for PCOS? Does it work the same or BETTER than metformin? Inositol is natural and works the same way as metformin to reduce PCOS symptoms. 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 ↓
About inositol whether it is an effective as of 2018 metformin is the fourth most prescribed drug in the united states with over 120 million people prescribed it worldwide and it is commonly prescribed for women with pcos nine out of ten women with pcos see a reduction in their symptoms when they take metformin and
This is because the vast majority of pcos cases are caused by insulin resistance which is when your body is not able to manage blood sugar efficiently leading to high insulin levels and these high insulin levels lead to the three main symptoms of pcos irregular periods high male hormones and ovarian cysts
And i have a whole video on why insulin resistance causes pcos so i won’t get into it today i’ll link that above if you want to know more but the reason that metformin is so effective for women with pcos reduces insulin resistance which is great except metformin comes with a long list of side effects including bloating
Hair loss brain fog and muscle pain now inositol actually works in a similar way to metformin improving the body’s insulin sensitivity but instead of being a drug it is actually a naturally occurring substance that’s commonly found in things such as citrus fruits and it can also be bought over the counter as a
Supplement but is inositol a suitable alternative to metformin is it just as effective and does it come with the side effects in today’s video we’re hey guys welcome back to my channel if you’re new here my name is kait i’m a health coach and i post videos on a high fat nutrient dense way of eating if you like this video please
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And why it is beneficial for women with pcos downsides to taking it as an alternative to want to make it clear that yes inositol is available over the counter as a supplement but if your doctor has prescribed you metformin you definitely need to talk to them first before switching nothing i’m going to say in this
Video information on the pros and cons of inositol and from there you can figure out with your doctor what the most suitable option is for you but with that being said let’s get into the video what is inositol inositol also known as myo-inositol is a naturally occurring substance found in foods such as citrus
Fruits but the human body can also synthesize it because the body can synthesize it it is considered to be a non-essential nutrient essential nutrients are those that we need to get through our diet because our body cannot produce them or cannot produce enough of them an example being omega-3 but since our body can make
Inositol it is considered to be non-essential however a lot of people do not synthesize inositol well and there are certain things you can do that can deplete it which is why it is also isolated into a supplement the average person consumes about 1 gram of inositol every day through their diet but studies
Have been done looking at much higher dosages up to 18 grams inositol improves insulin sensitivity and reduces insulin resistance which in turn reduces pcos symptoms it also improves the cell’s ability to accept glucose it can help to lower triglycerides and lower blood pressure too women with pcos concluded myo-inositol
Is a simple and safe treatment that is capable of restoring spontaneous ovarian activity and consequently fertility in most patients with pcos and usually inositol is paired with a folic acid supplement there have also been studies done on women with gestational diabetes and pcos who saw improvements in blood sugar
And other symptoms when supplementing inositol and folic acid now before we get into the potential downsides of inositol i know it’s sounding pretty great as of right now but unfortunately there are downsides but before we get into that we’re going to talk about today’s sponsor self decode self-decode is
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Never share or sell your data with any third-party companies unlike some other dna testing companies out there so if you want to check out self-decode and find out what your genes can tell you about your health head to health coach kait.com forward slash self-decode video the downsides i mentioned earlier in
This video that metformin comes with a long list of side effects but how does inositol compare when we’re talking about metformin some of the side effects include bloating fatigue gas diarrhea low testosterone vitamin and mineral deficiencies hair loss muscle pain brain fog hypoglycemia and tingling palms and feet and
In some cases it can also cause anemia and lactic acidosis anemia is when your body doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells in this situation anemia is leads to reduced oxygen flow in the body’s organs and it is caused because metformin depletes vitamin b12 lactic acidosis occurs when metformin causes
Lactic acid to build up in the bloodstream and if your body is not clearing it properly this can lead to serious problems if you have any kidney problems or consume excessive amounts of alcohol you’re also at a greater risk if not treated lactic acidosis can result in a coma or even death this side effect i just want
To say is very rare but it’s still worth noting that being said these side effects can be minimized by taking metformin with food supplementing the vitamins and minerals that metformin depletes increasing your dose of it slowly or taking the extended release version instead but even when doing all these things
There are some women who will still experience side effects which is why they turn to alternatives such as inositol now inositol does have less side effects especially when it comes to the ones that are caused by vitamin and mineral deficiencies but it still does include the digestive symptoms which include bloating
Gas and diarrhea and these are especially common when it is taken in large doses above 12 grams per day it and fatigue again especially at high doses and it is also important to note that there have been no long-term studies done on inositol so it’s unclear if it’s safe long term so yes inositol can be
Really beneficial for women with pcos but it still can come with some side effects now before we wrap up i just want to say that there are other ways to improve insulin sensitivity and reverse insulin resistance entirely that another video where i go over four steps you reverse pcos entirely which i will link
Above from people who have implemented these tips metformin prescription so it’s definitely worth anyways guys that’s all i have for you today let me know in the comment section down below if you have taken metformin or inositol for your pcos what was your experience i want to know the good and the bad
I know when some women take one or the other they experience a laundry list of side effects and then there’s other women who do not experience any at all so i’d love to hear from you and once again i would like to thank self-decode for sponsoring this video the link to check them out will be in the description box down
Below also enjoy my video that i mentioned earlier will put it right here if you want to catch up on my most recent upload you can find it here and if you want to check out my keto diet and carnivore diet coaching programs you can find them here thanks guys i’ll see you next time bye
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Inositol for PCOS (Is It a BETTER Treatment Than Metformin?!) By Health Coach Kait