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When taken by mouth: Inositol is POSSIBLY SAFE for most adults when taken by mouth. It may cause nausea, stomach pain, tiredness, headache, and dizziness in some people.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Children: Inositol is
POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth for up to 12 weeks in children ages 5-12 years old. It is also
POSSIBLY SAFE when used in the hospital for premature infants with a sudden and serious lung condition (acute respiratory distress syndrome or ARDS) for up to 10 days. However, inositol is
POSSIBLY UNSAFE when used for longer than 10 days in premature infants with ARDS.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Inositol is
POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth during pregnancy. Not enough is known about the use of inositol during breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Diabetes: Inositol may lower blood sugar and hemoglobin A1c levels. Watch for signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and monitor your blood sugar carefully if you have diabetes and use inositol.
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Inositol supplements seem to be well-tolerated by most people.
However, mild side effects have been reported with doses of 12 grams per day or higher. These include nausea, gas, difficulty sleeping, headache, dizziness and tiredness.
Up to 4 grams of inositol daily has been taken by pregnant women in studies without adverse effects, though more research is needed in this population.
There are also not enough studies to determine the safety of the supplements while breastfeeding. However, breast milk seems to be naturally rich in inositol.
In addition, it’s unclear whether inositol supplements are safe for long-term use. In most studies, inositol supplements were only taken for a year or less. *
