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GlossaryD-chiro-inositol (DCI)

is a carbohydrate involved in insulin signaling and glucose metabolism

D-chiro-inositol (DCI) is a type of inositol, which is a carbohydrate related to the B-vitamin family. It plays a crucial role in insulin signaling and glucose metabolism, making it particularly relevant in the management of conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and insulin resistance.

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research Metabolic and Hormonal Effects of a Combined Myo-Inositol and D-Chiro-Inositol Therapy on Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

19 citations, January 2019 in “Ginekologia Polska”

The combined Myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol treatment improved weight, hormone levels, and skin conditions in women with PCOS.

research Role of Myo-Inositol and D-Chiro-Inositol in Improvement of Endocrine and Clinical Parameters in Girls Affected by PCOS

1 citations, January 2022

Myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol improve hormonal and physical symptoms in teenage girls with PCOS.

research Myo-Inositol to D-Chiro-Inositol Ratio in Follicular Fluid Plays a Pivotal Role for Oocyte and Embryo Quality: Summary of Available Evidence

January 2020

The right balance of Myo-Inositol to D-Chiro-Inositol in follicular fluid is crucial for good egg and embryo quality.

research Metabolic Effects of D-Chiro-Inositol and Myo-Inositol in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

1 citations, November 2017 in “International journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism”

The supplement with Myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol improves metabolic symptoms in PCOS, especially when combined with metformin.

research Anterior Cervical Discectomy Fusion: Cervical PEEK Cage vs Dynamic Cervical Implant

October 2020 in “International Journal of Medical Arts (Print)”

The PEEK cage reduced pain more than the dynamic cervical implant, but the implant allowed slightly better movement after surgery.

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