What's in our Myo-Inositol, and why no D-chiro?
I get asked about myo-inositol a lot, and the first question is usually what's actually in the jar. Here's my answer.
Read the video transcript
What's in our Select Balance Myo-Inositol and does it have D-chiro? It's 100% myo-inositol, nothing else. No fillers, no flavors, no sweeteners. It's gluten-free, non-GMO, and no D-chiro-inositol, and that's on purpose. I've used both pure myo and the 40 to one blend in my practice, and I liked what I saw with pure myo better.
To take it, stir one to two scoops into water, tea, or even your coffee. It mixes right in with magnesium powder, glutamine, or whatever powders you take.
The short answer
It's 100% myo-inositol, nothing else. No fillers, no flavors, no sweeteners. It's gluten-free, non-GMO, and there's no D-chiro-inositol.
Why no D-chiro?
That's on purpose. I've used both pure myo and the 40 to 1 blend in my practice, and I liked what I saw with pure myo better. I looked at my patients' hormone levels, blood sugar, insulin and how they felt overall.
How to take it
Stir one to two scoops into water, tea, or even your coffee. A full serving is 5.6 grams (about 2 scoops). Getting that from capsules would mean swallowing eight or more pills, so the powder is the easy way. It mixes right in with magnesium powder, glutamine, or whatever powders you take.
Give it about 3 months of daily use before judging results. Time of day matters less than taking it every day, so pick the time you'll remember. If you get loose stools or other digestive complaints, cut back by half a scoop until you're comfortable, then try increasing again a few weeks later.
Who it's for
Practitioners often recommend myo-inositol for women who are trying to conceive and want support for hormone balance, especially when blood sugar feels hard to keep steady. It supports healthy insulin sensitivity, normal ovarian function and a calm, steady mood. Men take it too, most often to support healthy insulin sensitivity and blood sugar levels.
Plain or Plus?
Myo Inositol is inositol only, 5,600 mg per serving. Myo Inositol Plus adds magnesium, taurine, GABA and L-theanine for a calmer feel, which many people prefer in the evening.
Want to know where you're starting? Our Women's Hormone Panel is a good first step. You can also browse our Fertility & Prenatal collection.
Stephanie Grutz, ARNP, FNP-C, is an integrative board-certified family nurse practitioner and the founder of Select Balance. This article is general education, not medical advice. Talk with your own provider about your situation.
