This Member of the B vitamin family is important for metabolizing fats and reducing cholesterol levels.Inositol helps to remove fats from the liver and is vital in the formation lecithin and proper maintenance of cholesterol levels.

Supplements of inositol can trigger the body's metabolism to burn off excess fat and has been helpful for those suffering from obesity.

Inositol is important for healthy hair growth.

Inositol reduces anxiety and has a calming effect on the body. This vitamin has a calming effect by relaxing nervous tension and encourages sounder sleep. It helps to alleviate anxiety and panic disorders.

Inositol levels in people with depression are often lower than average.

The loss of inositol from nerve cells of people with diabetes is at least partly responsible for diabetic neuropathy (destruction of nerves in the arms and legs that occurs after years of poor blood sugar control).