What the Research Shows: Clinical Evidence Summary
Myo-Inositol Plus provides myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol in a 40:1 physiological ratio, with synergistic cofactors at doses contributing to ovarian function, insulin sensitivity, hormone balance, and metabolic health support. Note: Individual ingredient RCTs typically evaluate single agents at higher doses than in multi-ingredient formulas.
*These studies explore outcomes related to individual ingredients used in Myo-Inositol Plus. Research on individual ingredients does not necessarily reflect the effect of the full formula. When study doses differ from Myo-Inositol Plus, we note it. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Myo-Inositol (2,000 mg/day)
Studied for: improvements in insulin resistance, ovulation/menstrual regularity, oocyte quality, androgen levels, and IVF outcomes in women with PCOS (multiple RCTs and meta-analyses).pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih+2
Dose note: RCTs typically 2–4 g/day. Formula: 2 g/day. (PMC)
Further reading:
Unfer et al., 2017 meta-analysis (9 RCTs): PMC
Gerli et al., 2007 RCT (ovarian function): PubMed
Costantino et al., 2016 IVF RCT: Wiley
Fitzgerald et al., 2023 meta-analysis (26 RCTs): PMC
D-Chiro-Inositol (50 mg/day)
Studied for: enhanced metabolic and ovarian response when combined with myo-inositol in 40:1 ratio for PCOS and IVF (RCTs); high DCI doses alone may impair oocyte quality.egoipcos+1
Dose note: Studies use 20–50 mg/day DCI with 800–2,000 mg MI. Formula: 50 mg/day with 2 g MI. (EGOI-PCOS PDF)
Further reading:
Nordio & Proietti, 2012 RCT (MI+DCI): PubMed
DCI oocyte quality review: [IJMDAT PDF](https://www.ijmdat.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/12/e208-A-double-edge-sword-the-role-of-D-chiro-inositol-in-oocyte-and-em ...)
Vitamin D3 (25 mcg/1,000 IU/day)
Studied for: reductions in insulin resistance, HOMA-IR, and menstrual irregularity in vitamin D-deficient PCOS women (RCTs and meta-analyses).pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih+2
Dose note: Studies use 1,000–4,000 IU/day. Formula: 1,000 IU/day. (PMC)
Further reading:
Tabrizi et al., 2019 RCT: PMC
Vitamin D PCOS review: PMC
Vitamin B6 as P5P (8.5 mg/day)
Studied for: cofactor support for neurotransmitter synthesis and steroid hormone metabolism; B-complex RCTs show mood/stress benefits in related populations.[egoipcos]
Further reading:
Systematic review on B vitamins: MDPI
Zinc (as citrate, 5.5 mg/day)
Studied for: improvements in insulin sensitivity, fasting glucose/insulin, and triglycerides in PCOS women (RCT).[pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih]
Dose note: RCT used 50 mg elemental zinc. Formula: 5.5 mg/day. (PubMed)
Further reading:
Jamilian et al., 2015 RCT: PubMed
Chromium (as picolinate, 100 mcg/day)
Studied for: reductions in BMI, insulin resistance, and improved ovulation/menstrual regularity in PCOS (multiple RCTs).unboundmedicine+2
Dose note: Studies use 200–1,000 mcg/day. Formula: 100 mcg/day. (PubMed)
Further reading:
Lucidi et al., 2015 RCT: PubMed
Jamilian et al., 2018 RCT (IVF candidates): Frontiers
Fenugreek Seed Extract (250 mg/day)
Studied for: improvements in ovarian morphology and menstrual cyclicity when added to metformin in oligo-ovulatory PCOS (RCT).[pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih]
Dose note: RCT used 1,000 mg/day. Formula: 250 mg/day. (PMC)
Further reading:
Neelakantan et al., 2012 RCT: PMC
Spearmint Leaf (100 mg/day)
Studied for: reductions in free/total testosterone and improved hirsutism scores in PCOS women (RCT).onlinelibrary.wiley+1
Dose note: RCT used spearmint tea equivalent (~2 cups/day). Formula: 100 mg/day. (Wiley)
Further reading:
Grant, 2010 RCT: Wiley
Green Tea Leaf Extract (100 mg/day)
Studied for: reductions in BMI, weight, insulin, and free testosterone in overweight PCOS women (RCTs).pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih+1
Dose note: Studies use 1,000 mg/day. Formula: 100 mg/day. (PMC)
Further reading:
Fathizadeh et al., 2017 RCT: PMC
Nettle Root Extract (100 mg/day) Studied for: lignans that bind SHBG and modulate androgen bioavailability (in vitro and mechanistic studies; limited PCOS data).thieme-connect+2 Further reading: EMA assessment report: [EMA](https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-urtica-dioica-l-urtica-urens-l-radix-revision-1_en. ...) Schöttner et al., 1997: PubMed