HealthyPIG Magazine

Although myo-inositol is often referred to as vitamin B8, it is not a vitamin but a sugar with several important functions. It affects the action of insulin and may help with mental health and metabolic conditions, including diabetes.
Inositol, sometimes called vitamin B8, occurs naturally in foods such as fruits, legumes, grains and nuts.
Your body can also produce myo-inositol from the carbohydrates you eat.
However, research shows that taking extra inositol in supplement form may have many health benefits.
This article details the benefits, recommended dosage, and potential side effects of inositol supplements.