What is Vitamin B8?

Vitamin B8 is also called inositol, vitamin B7 is biotin, and vitamin B8 is inositol. The use of the word "vitamin" is also misleading because vitamin B8 is not actually a vitamin. It is a vitamin-like substance, a type of sugar that is either produced in the body or consumed through the foods or supplements we eat.

The most common plants and animals that contain vitamin B8 include: whole grains, nuts, beans. Vitamin B8 may occur in different forms called isomers, but the two most common are Myo-Inositol and D-chiro-inositol.

Inositol has shown positive results in affecting certain body chemicals. Vitamin B8 or inositol may improve mental status, insulin function, and PCOS symptoms.

Benefits of Vitamin B8 Supplementation:

Vitamin B8 is mainly taken by people with polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS. In this case, it is best to combine Myo-Inositol and D-Chiro-Inositol (usually 40:1) to regulate hormone production, control blood pressure and improve ovarian function.

This supplement may also be used to improve metabolic syndrome, a group of symptoms that can adversely affect health. These symptoms include insulin resistance, high blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels. These problems are most common in postmenopausal women, but this is not always the case.

Vitamin B8 is also recommended for people with certain mental illnesses because it regulates some mood-related hormones. People with panic disorder, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic attacks may benefit from taking vitamin B8. Consult your doctor when taking this supplement for a serious mental health condition as the supplement may need to be taken in extremely high doses and this supplement should not be used as a substitute for medication unless advised by a doctor.

Vitamin B8 may be useful for fertility-related problems. It may help reduce preterm labor, especially when taken with folic acid, and in women with PCOS. It may also increase the chances of fertility as it regulates insulin resistance and the ovarian cycle.