Myo-Inositol and D-Chiro Inositol: The 40:1 Ratio Explained

Inositol is a popular search in Australia, especially the combination of myo-inositol and D-chiro inositol. Our Inositol+ lists 2,000mg myo-inositol and 50mg D-chiro inositol per serve. Here is what that means.

What is inositol?

Inositol is a carbohydrate compound that the body makes naturally and that is found in foods such as fruit, beans, grains and nuts. It was once called “vitamin B8”, but it is not considered a vitamin today because the body can make it.

Myo-inositol and D-chiro inositol

Inositol exists in several forms, called stereoisomers, which have the same atoms arranged differently. The two most common in supplements are:

• Myo-inositol — the most abundant form in the body and in food.
• D-chiro inositol — present in much smaller amounts. In our formula it comes from carob fruit.

The 40:1 ratio

2,000mg of myo-inositol to 50mg of D-chiro inositol is a 40:1 ratio. This ratio is often used in combined inositol products because it mirrors the proportion of the two forms typically found in human blood plasma.

Label at a glance

• Serving size: 4 capsules
• Servings per bottle: 30
• Directions: adults take 4 capsules daily with water, preferably with a meal, or as directed by your healthcare professional

Before you start

If you are pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication, talk to your healthcare professional before using inositol.

See the full label

The complete supplement panel, directions and warnings are on the product page: Elevate Nutra Inositol+.

Questions about a product or its label? Email us at info@elevatenutra.com.au.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Supplements should not replace a balanced diet. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. This article is general information only and is not medical advice.