Anyone reading this likely already knows at least a little bit (and maybe a lot) about D-chiro-inositol (DCI) and PCOS, and some of you may even be scratching your heads wondering what DCI or PCOS could possibly have to do with Alzheimer’s Disease, a form of progressive dementia affecting an estimated 5.6 million Americans. Well, the answer is a very interesting one, so please read on, especially if you or anyone you know has a loved one ...

Vitex agnus castus (also called chasteberry, monk’s pepper and sometimes just vitex or VAC for short) is an herbal remedy used throughout the Mediterranean and North Africa for at least the last 2,000 years. In fact, the earliest written accounts of its use date to around the year 50, and presumably it was in common use before that as well. Traditional uses have been many. It was thought to help stimulate milk production for new mother’s, ...

In the last few decades, we’ve come to understand more and more about fatty acids and their important roles in good health. Gone are the days when fat was thought of only as an energy source and when it was vilified with the “fat makes you fat” mantra that informed so many of the fad diets of the 60s, 70s, and even recently. The conversation about fat has become more nuanced and more subtle. Not all fats are created equal, and some have ...

First of all, the words sign and symptom have different meanings in medicine. A sign is something that a physician can directly observe, verify, or measure, like acne or hirsutism which is visible to the naked eye. A symptom is something that a patient reports, but which a physician cannot directly observe, like mood swings or pain. Also, not all women with PCOS will have the same collection of signs and symptoms or the same severity for each. ...

How are they similar? Different? Which one is right for me?   There has been a lot of buzz recently about myo-inositol and PCOS. Some of the “articles” circulating on sites like the Examiner read much less like a serious journalistic endeavor and much more like a paid advertisement for a particular brand of myo-inositol. I’m writing this piece to give a more balanced account of the primary literature on myo-inositol, ...

What is PCOS? What is PCOS? That is a very good question, and you’d get very different answers depending on whom you asked. For example, an endocrinologist or ObGyn would probably give you a clinical definition. She might tell you that PCOS is short for PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome, and that it has gone by many different names over the years including PCOD (PolyCystic Ovary Disease), PFOD (PolyFollicular Ovarian Disease) and also ...

Castmate Stacy on Bravo's Thintervention with Jackie Warner loses weight with PCOS. Stacy is a funny stand-up comedian and has lost 12 pounds so far. Are you watching the show? Are you rooting for Stacy? Stacy's Progress after episode 4: Age: 23 Starting weight: 224 pounds Wants to lose: 50 pounds Pounds lost after fourth episode:  0 Pounds lost so far:  12 From Bravo's bio: Stacy is an actress, singer and stand-up ...

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Taking Chiral Balance D-chiro-inositol: what to expect. How should I take my Chiral Balance D-chiro-inositol? In the original studies of D-chiro-inositol (DCI), DCI was administered in the morning before food. For that reason, Chiral Balance recommends this time of day. We also recommend taking Chiral Balance DCI with water, because the supplement is a water-soluble nutrient. It is important to take Chiral Balance DCI on a regular ...

Placing, paying for, and receiving orders for D-chiro-inositol on ChiralBalance.com.   Which domestic shipping option should I choose? We offer free shipping via First Class Mail (3-5 days to most US destinations). Express Mail provides a faster turnaround time, usually one day. Which international shipping option should I choose? We can ship your package by Priority Mail International or Express Mail International.  Priority ...