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Inositol (Myo-Inositol)

Naturally occurring sugar alcohol that acts as a second-messenger precursor in cell signaling; explored for PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), anxiety, metabolic health, and as a complement to berberine or metformin protocols.

CategorySupplements / Vitamins
Typical routeOral
Half-lifeNot well characterized; slowly metabolized
Common dose range2-4 g/day (up to 12-18 g/day in OCD research)
Typical cycle lengthOngoing

BioHack Track models Inositol (Myo-Inositol) at a half-life of 6 hours, so every dose you log is decayed against that curve and the app shows what is still circulating — not just what you typed.

Reconstitution

Oral powder or capsule; no reconstitution needed.

Storage

Store at room temperature.

Cautions

Very well tolerated at common doses; GI upset (gas, loose stools) possible at high doses. The 40:1 myo-inositol:D-chiro-inositol ratio is commonly discussed for PCOS.

Track Inositol (Myo-Inositol) in BioHack Track. Half-life, dose range and route come pre-filled from this library — log a dose and the app counts your vial down, models what is in your system, and puts it on the same chart as your labs and body composition.

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Look up the research

These open a search of each database for Inositol (Myo-Inositol) — they are not citations, and nothing here is evidence for any particular dose. The same links are in the app.

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