Inositol Powder 100% Pure | 227 grams | Swanson

Inositol Powder by Swanson

This is pure inositol in powder form, with no other additives. Inositol is a sugar-like substance that your body produces itself and that you also get through food. This container from Swanson contains 227 grams of pure powder, with a scoop of approximately 6 grams. Convenient if you prefer to determine your own dosage rather than taking fixed capsules.

What inositol is in your body

Inositol is found in the wall of almost every body cell. It is a building block of phospholipids, the fatty molecules that cell membranes are made of. In food, you can find it in fruit, beans, and grains, among others.

Why powder and not capsules

Inositol is often used in fairly large quantities. In capsule form, you would have to swallow quite a few at a time. With powder, you easily solve that. You stir a scoop into water, juice, or a smoothie and you're done. The powder is naturally slightly sweet and dissolves well in liquid. This way you determine your own dosage, from half a scoop to a full one. Many people choose powder over pills for this reason. The included scoop is equal to approximately 6 grams of inositol.

One hundred percent pure, without fillers

There is only one ingredient on the label: inositol. No fillers, no binders, and no capsule shell. This also makes this powder suitable if you want to avoid animal-derived ingredients, because it contains no gelatin. One 227-gram container provides approximately 37 servings of 6 grams. With daily use, that gives you a good month's supply at home. Because nothing has been added, you know exactly what you are stirring into your glass.

The form myo-inositol

There are several forms of inositol. The form that is most common in your body and in food is called myo-inositol. That is also the form contained in this powder. In plants, inositol is often bound to phosphate, in a compound called phytic acid, and is slowly released during digestion. Your body also produces its own amount, estimated at around one gram per day, mainly in the kidneys. Through food, you get it from citrus fruits, legumes, nuts, and whole grains. With a powder, you add a fixed, self-chosen amount to that, separate from what you already get through food. Because the powder is undiluted, you can start small and gradually build up your dosage to the level that suits you.

Inositol in powder form is especially interesting if you want to be flexible with your dosage and do not want to swallow capsules. This variant from Swanson keeps it simple: pure powder, a scoop, and nothing else. Simply store it in a dry place at room temperature.