{"id":21436,"date":"2024-09-28T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalwomanhood.org\/?p=21436"},"modified":"2024-10-03T13:58:04","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T18:58:04","slug":"myo-inositol-pcos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalwomanhood.org\/es\/myo-inositol-pcos\/","title":{"rendered":"Si padece el s\u00edndrome de ovario poliqu\u00edstico, piense en el mio-inositol"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As infertility rates continue to rise, awareness is growing about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a leading cause of infertility. While you may already be familiar with the link between PCOS and insulin resistance<\/a>, specifically how better blood sugar management may improve fertility, one treatment option you may not <\/em>have heard of is myo-inositol. Myo-inositol is a natural supplement that\u2019s been around since the 1990s but has grown in popularity as a PCOS treatment more recently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Importantly, while the American Society for Reproductive Medicine\u2019s (ASRM) International Evidence-Based Guideline on PCOS initially listed myo-inositol as an experimental treatment back in 2018, it now reads<\/a> \u201cInositol (in any form) could be considered in women with PCOS based on individual preferences and values, noting limited harm, potential for improvement in metabolic measures, yet with limited clinical benefits including in ovulation, hirsutism or weight.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is myo-inositol?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Myo-inositol is the most common type of a group of molecules known as inositols. Chemically, the compound is structurally similar to glucose and is classified as a sugar alcohol. In addition to PCOS, it is implicated<\/a> in many conditions, from Alzheimer\u2019s to Down syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, and anxiety [1].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where does it come from?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our bodies naturally produce<\/a> myo-inositol from glucose. It is mostly made by the kidneys, but the liver and brain also make it. We also consume myo-inositol in our food. Nuts, seeds, beans and peas, grains, and some citrus fruits are all relatively high in myo-inositol. Some theorize that inositol deficiency is becoming more common as our modern diets include fewer foods with high concentrations of inositol, such as animal liver. There is no recommended daily intake, but the average diet includes 0.5-1.0 grams per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those (myself included) who aren\u2019t ready to get in touch with their Paleolithic roots and start eating liver on a regular basis, myo-inositol is widely available as an oral supplement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does it do?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While scientists still don\u2019t completely understand how myo-inositol works, it is known to play a major role<\/a> in metabolism and reproduction, as well as in the development and growth of cells, nerves, and bones [2]. The highest concentration of myo-inositol is found in the brain. This makes sense given that it also plays an important role managing the body\u2019s response to signals from neurotransmitters and several hormones, including follicle stimulating hormone (FSH).<\/p>\n\n\n\n