Posted by nolvas on July 13, 2006, at 20:02:41
In reply to diff. between inositol and inositolhexaphosphate?, posted by sdb on July 13, 2006, at 19:03:24
Inositol Hexaphosphate is also known as Phytic Acid or IP-6. Inositol Hexaphosphate is an organic Acid composed of one molecule of the Myoinositol form of Inositol joined with six Phosphorus molecules (i.e. it is the hexaphosphate ester of Inositol).
I can tell you that if you taste Inositol and Inositol Hexaphosphate you will know the difference. Inositol (it's like a sugar molecule)tastes sweet like sugar and Inositol Hexaphosphate tastes like earth or dirt.
I have been taking 12 -14 grams of Inositol a day to treat Agoraphobia and panic disorder. I started around May 31st and have consumed the amounts described above every day consistently. So I've been taking Inositol for about 5 -6 weeks, longer than any of the studies. I have noticed that the generalised anxiety has almost gone, some times it reoccurs like today for example (but I have been consuming alcohol and wheat products which I know I don't tolerate that well). Avoidance anxiety is still there, panic attacks well I haven't has as many. I think it's subtle you generally feel better but I don't believe it's anywhere near a cure for agoraphobia, it possibly makes you feel like you can tackle situations. I am going to persevere with it anyway. The only side effect I have noticed is feeling drowsy, but it's not a constant feeling.
I obtained the Inositol (1KG) from bulknutrition.com but I've found a UK supplier so I'm going to use them just as it's more convenient.
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