D-Chiro-Inositol

Inositol Isomer

D-chiro-inositol is an inositol stereoisomer involved in insulin signaling and is sold alone or with myo-inositol. It is a distinct identity from myo-inositol; evidence from combination products cannot isolate its effect.

Pharmacokinetic model

A route-level PK model for d-chiro-inositol is being prepared from published data. Dosing references, studies, and documented interactions are below; the app catalog is updated as models are validated.

Key facts

Category
Inositol Isomer
Suggested cadence
once daily

Research behind this entry

  1. D-Chiro-inositol and its significance in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review Galazis N, Galazi M, Atiomo W · Gynecological Endocrinology, 2011 DOI

    This systematic review found promising metabolic and reproductive signals but emphasized that the clinical literature was small and heterogeneous. It does not provide pharmacokinetic parameters or make…

  2. Ovulatory and metabolic effects of D-chiro-inositol in the polycystic ovary syndrome Nestler JE, Jakubowicz DJ, Reamer P, Gunn RD, Allan G · The New England Journal of Medicine, 1999 DOI

    Forty-four women with PCOS were randomized to 1,200 mg daily or placebo for six to eight weeks. Several insulin, androgen, triglyceride, blood- pressure, and ovulation outcomes favored treatment, but the small,…

  3. Myo-inositol vs. D-chiro inositol in PCOS treatment. Formuso C, Stracquadanio M, Ciotta L · Minerva ginecologica, 2015

    This citation reports a human clinical study involving D-Chiro-Inositol. It does not by itself establish a qualified dose, safety profile, efficacy claim, or pharmacokinetic route for this record.

3 published studies referenced in the app, each with a plain-language summary.