Double-blind study Inositol(Niacin): Bi Polar

Bipolar Disorder
In a 6-week, double-blind study, 24 individuals with bipolar disorder received either placebo or inositol[Vitamin B-6] (2 g three times daily for a week, then increased to 4 g three times daily) in addition to their regular medical treatment.5 The results of this small study failed to show statistically significant benefits; however, promising trends were seen that suggest a larger study is warranted.

Chengappa KN, Levine J, Gershon S, et al. Inositol as an add-on treatment for bipolar depression. Bipolar Disord. 2000;2:47�55.

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