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How does inositol work in regards to reducing anxiety?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It is not an approved treatment, only a supplement, sometimes called vitamin B8. It affects chemical messengers in your brain, such as serotonin and dopamine, which could probably explain its effectiveness in alleviating anxiety.

Answered 7/23/2022

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