Inofolic® Alpha – Read the science

Inofolic® Alpha – Read the science

How can the Inofolic® Alpha range help you?

The Inofolic Alpha range helps to control:

Pick the right product for you…

Inofolic Alpha Boxes
Inofolic® AlphaInofolic® AlphaPlus
SachetsSoft gel capsules
Designed for women with a BMI under 25Faster results seen in women with a higher BMI
Suitable for vegetariansIdeal myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol ratio (40:1)

Both share the below benefits:

Inofolic® AlphaInofolic® AlphaPlus
Improves ovulationImproves ovulation
Improves insulin resistance
Improves insulin resistance
Improves myo-inositol absorption
Improves myo-inositol absorption
Reduces inflammationReduces inflammation
Contains daily recommended dose of folic acid
Contains daily recommended dose of folic acid
Includes ‘alpha-lactalbumin’ to improve absorption of myo-inositol
Includes ‘alpha-lactalbumin’ to improve absorption of myo-inositol

Evidence & studies

With over 70 published clinical studies, Inofolic® is the gold standard in PCOS treatment.

Unwanted hair growth

After 6 months treatment, 1/3 women had no hirsutism whilst the remaining 2/3 saw significant improvement.

Acne

Over 50% of women were free from acne after 6 months of treatment with Inofolic.

Metabolic syndrome

When taken for 12 months together with dietary changes, Inofolic can prevent and normalise metabolic syndrome in post-menopausal PCOS patients.

Period problems

After taking Inofolic for at least 3 months, 95% of women had restored ovulation.

Inofolic® Alpha

Watch the short video on Inofolic Alpha by Dr Gillian Lockwood, Medical Director and Fertility Specialist.

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PCOS and infertility

If you have PCOS, it is likely that you have a hormonal imbalance that is impacting your fertility. Eggs may not develop as they should or an egg may not be released (anovulation). PCOS can also cause missed or irregular menstrual periods.

You are also likely to have excess androgens (male hormones) in your body, often due to insulin resistance and inflammation. This means that you may not get a surge of LH (Luteinizing Hormone) each month. LH is made in your pituitary gland and a surge of LH tells the ovaries to complete maturation of the egg and release it. Without the LH surge, you do not ovulate even though you may still have regular periods.

Excessive androgens (male hormones) in the body of PCOS women can lead to:

  • Poor quality eggs
  • Anovulation (No ovulation)
  • Irregular or absent periods
  • Hirsutism (unwanted hair)
  • Male pattern baldness
  • Acne

These symptoms can all be effectively treated with Inofolic® Alpha.

“It is important to
start Inofolic Alpha or AlphaPlus three months before trying to conceive or undertaking
fertility treatment and to remain on it during pregnancy.”
Dr Gillian Lockwood

The Inofolic Alpha range and trying to conceive

You can start taking Inofolic Alpha or AlphaPlus as soon as you decide to try for a baby, as this can help balance hormones and maintain menstrual health.

The egg that will be released at ovulation or harvested during an IVF cycle
started development at least three months before.

It takes approximately 3 months to develop an egg cell to maturity, so we would recommend that you take Inofolic Alpha or AlphaPlus for at least 3 months.

The Inofolic Alpha range during pregnancy

PCOS women who become pregnant are at an increased risk of developing:

  • Pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure)
  • Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and may have an abnormally large baby
  • Weight gain through pregnancy

Inofolic® Alpha and AlphaPlus can be safely taken throughout pregnancy and can reduce the risk of developing gestational diabetes.

The Inofolic Alpha range and Hyperandrogenism

If you are suffering from acne, hirsutism (excessive body hair) or other effects of hyperandrogenism, this is because women with PCOS often have high testosterone levels.

The myo-inositol in Inofolic Alpha and AlphaPlus can help to maintain balance in these hormones.

References and supporting information

  1. Montanino MO et al. Effects of myo-inositol plus alphalactalbumin in myo-inositol-resistant PCOS women. J. Ovarian Res. 2018
  2. Unfer V et al. Effects of myo-inositol in women with PCOS: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2012
  3. Monastra G et al. Alpha-lactalbumin Effect on Myo-inositol Intestinal Absorption: In vivo and In vitro. Curr Drug Deliv. 2018.
  4. D’Anna R et al. Myo-inositol Supplementation for Prevention of Gestational Diabetes in Obese Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstet. Gynecol. 2015