topicMyo-Inositol Insulin Sensitivity Randomized Trial
claimThe global prevalence of PCOS increased from 36.7 to 69.5 million between 1990 and 2021.
evidence level3
citationSubakathulla Sumayyah (2026)
sourceRedox-endocrine triad in PCOS: can vitamin D, myo-inositol, and melatonin synergize as bioactive cocktails?
topicMyo-Inositol Insulin Sensitivity Randomized Trial
claimEmerging evidence underscores that OS is not a mere byproduct of metabolic imbalance but a central driver that disrupts insulin signaling, amplifies androgen biosynthesis, and impairs folliculogenesis (,).
evidence level3
citationSubakathulla Sumayyah (2026)
sourceRedox-endocrine triad in PCOS: can vitamin D, myo-inositol, and melatonin synergize as bioactive cocktails?
topicMyo-Inositol Insulin Sensitivity Randomized Trial
claimLow-dose variants of OCPs have been observed with an increased risk of myocardial infarction and cardiovascular arterial disease ().
evidence level3
citationSubakathulla Sumayyah (2026)
sourceRedox-endocrine triad in PCOS: can vitamin D, myo-inositol, and melatonin synergize as bioactive cocktails?
topicMyo-Inositol Insulin Sensitivity Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 4 5 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) represents one of the most complex endocrine-metabolic disorders affecting women of reproductive age, characterized by a collection of reproductive, metabolic, and psychological manifestations (,).
evidence level3
citationSubakathulla Sumayyah (2026)
sourceRedox-endocrine triad in PCOS: can vitamin D, myo-inositol, and melatonin synergize as bioactive cocktails?
topicMyo-Inositol Insulin Sensitivity Randomized Trial
claimThis narrative review critically evaluates current evidence on the role of D-pinitol in glucose homeostasis and energy balance, integrating data from chemical characterization studies, mechanistic research, preclinical models, and human clinical trials assessing purified D-pinitol and D-pinitol-rich preparations, particularly from carob-derived sources.
evidence level4
citationTorres-Oteros D (2026)
sourceCarob (<i>Ceratonia siliqua</i> L.) in Glucose Homeostasis and Energy Balance: The Role of D-Pinitol.
topicMyo-Inositol Insulin Sensitivity Randomized Trial
claimAvailable evidence suggests that D-pinitol may enhance insulin signaling efficiency, primarily through PI3K/Akt-dependent pathways, modulate hepatic metabolic flexibility, and influence endocrine balance without acting as a classical hypoglycemic agent.
evidence level4
citationTorres-Oteros D (2026)
sourceCarob (<i>Ceratonia siliqua</i> L.) in Glucose Homeostasis and Energy Balance: The Role of D-Pinitol.
topicMyo-Inositol Insulin Sensitivity Randomized Trial
claimThe global rise in obesity and metabolic disorders has intensified interest in dietary bioactives capable of improving glycemic control and metabolic health.
evidence level4
citationTorres-Oteros D (2026)
sourceCarob (<i>Ceratonia siliqua</i> L.) in Glucose Homeostasis and Energy Balance: The Role of D-Pinitol.
topicMyo-Inositol Insulin Sensitivity Randomized Trial
claimInositols, particularly D-pinitol, have emerged as insulin-sensitizing cyclitols with potential metabolic relevance.
evidence level4
citationTorres-Oteros D (2026)
sourceCarob (<i>Ceratonia siliqua</i> L.) in Glucose Homeostasis and Energy Balance: The Role of D-Pinitol.