Overview
IP-6 (Inositol hexaphosphate) is a vitamin-like substance. It is found in humans, animals and many plants, especially grains, nuts and legumes. It can also be made in a laboratory.
Some people use IP-6 to treat and prevent cancer, reduce the side effects of cancer treatments, treat anemia, diabetes, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
During the manufacturing process, IP-6 is added to food to prevent it from spoiling.
How does it work?
IP-6 may help treat and prevent cancer by slowing the development of cancer cells. It may also bind to certain minerals and reduce the risk of colon cancer. IP-6 is also an antioxidant.
IP-6 may help treat and prevent cancer by slowing the development of cancer cells. It may also bind to certain minerals and reduce the risk of colon cancer. IP-6 is also an antioxidant.
side effect
When taken orally: IP-6 is probably safe when used at the levels found in food. IP-6 is probably safe when used short-term as a drug. Taking 600 mg of IP-6 twice daily for two weeks appears to be safe. There is not enough reliable information to know whether IP-6 is safe for long-term or heavy use.
When applied to skin: There is not enough reliable information to know if IP-6 is safe or what side effects it may have.
Special notes and warnings
When taken orally: IP-6 is probably safe when used at the levels found in food. IP-6 is probably safe when used short-term as a drug. Taking 600 mg of IP-6 twice daily for two weeks appears to be safe. There is not enough reliable information to know whether IP-6 is safe for long-term or heavy use.
When applied to skin: There is not enough reliable information to know whether IP-6 is safe or what side effects it may have.
Pregnancy and Lactation: IP-6 may be safe in pregnant and lactating women when used in food quantities. But there is not enough reliable information to know whether larger doses of IP-6 are safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Stay safe and stick to food portions.
Coagulopathy: IP-6 may slow blood clotting. Use IP-6 with caution if you have a blood clotting disorder.
Iron Deficiency Anemia: IP-6 binds iron in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This reduces the amount of iron your body absorbs from food and supplements.
Weak bones (osteoporosis): IP-6 binds to calcium in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This reduces the amount of calcium your body absorbs from food and supplements. This may worsen osteoporosis.
Surgery: Because IP-6 may slow blood clotting, there is concern that it may increase the risk of additional bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using IP-6 at least 2 weeks before scheduled surgery.
drug interactions
Drugs that slow blood clotting (anticoagulants/antiplatelet drugs) interact with IP-6
IP-6 Niacinate may slow blood clotting. Taking IP-6 with drugs that also slow blood clotting may increase the chance of bruising and bleeding.
Some drugs that slow blood clotting include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), dalteparin ( Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, warfarin (Coumadin), etc.
