A Clinical Guide to Inositols

A growing body of research demonstrates the potential benefits of the administration of inositol isomers in the treatment of many different disorders, from reproductive to metabolic diseases.

A Clinical Guide to Inositols discusses scientific evidence of inositol-based treatments in different clinical fields to provide clinicians with a practical guide to use inositol supplementation within pathological conditions. Each chapter covers a specific disorder and describes aspects of the application of inositol in clinical practice, discussing the physio-pathologic features of the health condition and scientific evidences of the effects of inositol treatment.This book is a valuable resource to researchers and clinicians looking for a clear understanding of clinical effects of inositol supplementation and a practical guide on inositol-based treatments.

• Covers basic knowledge about the biochemistry and physiology of inositol and their pharmacological targets and metabolites
• Discusses scientific evidence of the benefits of inositol supplementation for the clinical management of different diseases
• Addresses inositol application from the gynecological and obstetrical field to, among others, the metabolic, fetal, andrological, endocrine, and oncological fields