What is D-chiro-inositol (DCI)?
D-chiro-inositol (DCI) is a member of the B-vitamin nutrient family. The human body requires D-chiro-inositol (DCI) for healthy function. Most people naturally synthesize enough D-chiro-inositol as a part of healthy metabolism.
Is DCI safe and natural?
Yes, D-chiro-inositol (DCI) is a safe and healthy human metabolite. The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) defines D-chiro-inositol as a nutritional supplement, because it is a natural human metabolite and it is taken orally. Like all human metabolites, vitamins and minerals included, D-chiro-inositol (DCI) is completely safe and often beneficial when taken in reasonable amounts. DCI is abundant in only a few foods, such as buckwheat ferrinetta, which means getting D-chiro-inositol from our diets is difficult. Chiral Balance sells D-chiro-inositol (DCI) made in one step from pinitol, another 100% natural member of the B-vitamin family.
What is pinitol?
Pinitol is a human metabolite closely related to D-chiro-inositol (DCI). In healthy people, pinitol, which is abundant in our diet, is made into DCI. It is possible that some people do not effectively make DCI from pinitol.
How does Chiral Balance create D-chiro-inositol (DCI)?
The D-chiro-inositol sold by Chiral Balance is made in a single step from pinitol, a related member of the B vitamin family.
Is Chiral Balance the only company that sells D-chiro-inositol (DCI)?
To our knowledge, Chiral Balance is the only company that sells D-chiro-inositol (DCI) to the public. Several manufacturers will produce DCI for commercial or academic research applications but not for individual use.
Will my doctor know more about D-chiro-inositol (DCI)?
Possibly. Many doctors are unaware of D-chiro-inositol, but a good doctor is always eager to learn.
What information should I bring to my doctor to ask about D-chiro-inositol (DCI)?
If you would like to provide your doctor with additional information you can print our doctor’s leaflet about D-chiro-inositol and its role in ovarian health and hormone balance.
How long will I have to take D-chiro-inositol (DCI)?
You can take D-chiro-inositol (DCI) for as long as you like. Whatever benefits you experience from using D-chiro-inositol (DCI) will continue as long as you use this natural part of healthy metabolism.
How often do I have to take D-chiro-inositol (DCI)?
Chiral Balance recommends you take D-chiro-inositol (DCI) daily.
How much D-chiro-inositol (DCI) should I take daily?
Chiral Balance recommends taking 10-20 mg of D-chiro-inositol (DCI) for every kilogram of your body weight. For example, if you weigh less than 150 pounds, Chiral Balance recommends you take at least one 600 mg capsule daily. If you weigh more than 150 pounds, Chiral Balance recommends you take at least two 600 mg capsules daily. If you are near the 150 pound borderline, Chiral Balance recommends alternating between one and two capsules daily.
Is D-chiro-inositol (DCI) FDA approved?
No, D-chiro-inositol (DCI) is not FDA approved. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves drugs as treatments for certain diseases; however, the FDA cannot approve nutritional supplements in the same way. Instead, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) defines if a product is or is not a vitamin or nutritional supplement. The DSHEA defines D-chiro-inositol (DCI) as a nutritional supplement, and therefore the FDA does not regulate the D-chiro-inositol sold by Chiral Balance.
The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) states that there can be no limits set on the consumption of nutritional supplements. As a result of this legislation, the FDA has very little control over the sale of nutrional supplements like vitamins, minerals and human metabolites such as D-chiro-inositol. Store-bought inositol is typically 100% myo-inositol.
Inositol is cheaper. Is inositol the same as D-chiro-inositol?
Inositol most commonly refers to the family of vitamins to which D-chiro-inositol belongs, but the term does not refer to a particular member within the family of vitamins. D-chiro-inositol is a very special member of the inositol family of vitamins. Some people might not efficiently convert common inositols (such as pinitol and myo-inositol) into D-chiro-inositol.
Are there any reported side effects of D-chiro-inositol?
To date, no side effects have ever been reported in a human study of D-chiro-inositol. The only reported side effects of D-chiro-inositolcome from a study with mice; DCI was found to increase the animals’ susceptibility to poisoning by gold-thioglucose, a rarely encountered toxin associated with industrial waste.
Who are Chiral Balance’s customers?
Many of Chiral Balance’s customer’s seek D-chiro-inositol as a nutritional supplement to help support ovarian health and hormone balance. Some of our customers are coping with PCOS or diabetes.
What is a typical experience using Chiral Balance’s D-chiro-inositol?
Typically, people taking D-chiro-inositol will begin to see significant improvements in their health in 6-8 weeks.
Can I talk with someone at Chiral Balance if I have questions?
Absolutely. Feel free to contact Chiral Balance at any time.
If I order D-chiro-inositol (DCI) from Chiral Balance, how fast will my nutritional supplement arrive?
We have numerous shipping options available, with delivery times ranging from overnight to several business days. International orders may take significantly longer because of greater distance and customs.
How much D-chiro-inositol (DCI) should I order?
For your first order, we recommend ordering enough to last 8 weeks, so you can get a good feel for how D-chiro-inositol may benefit you.
What is PCOS?
PCOS, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, is a constellation of symptoms some women experience including: numerous and sometimes painful ovarian cysts, an irregular or absent menstrual cycle often coupled with infertility, unwanted body hair growth (hirsutism), thin head hair (androgenic alopecia), and a predisposition for diabetes and metabolic syndrome also called syndrome X. The number and severity of these symptoms can vary dramatically from person to person.
Why do people suffering from PCOS take D-chiro-inositol (DCI)?
Unfortunately, the FDA limits the type and extent of statements that can be made about nutritional supplements. You can read what people taking DCI have to say about it on SoulCysters.com.
Are there any medical studies that examine the effect of D-chiro-inositol (DCI) on PCOS?
Yes. Two studies, one with obese and one with lean women with PCOS, were published in 1999 and 2002, respectively. We strongly encourage anyone interested in D-chiro-inositol to read this research and to use it to make informed decsisions.
Where can I read client testimonials for Chiral Balance D-chiro-inositol (DCI)?
Unfortunately, the FDA limits the type and extent of statements that can be made about nutritional supplements. You can read what people taking DCI have to say about it on SoulCysters.com.
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If you have a question for Chiral Balance, please do not hesitate to contact us by calling (512) 402-9210 or email info@chiralbalance.com.