IP-6 Inositol Hexaphosphate

Mimi, I take it and have for the last 9 years (since my first diagnosis). I have read the research and think it is a good supplement to take. FWIW, my second diagnosis was a new primary which was a rare bc and was not aggressive. Best wishes!

Mimi-You are right---another thing to blame on Chemo brain.
My information processing ability is nil. Sorry for the confusion.

Susie

Saluki, you were probably cross-wired between 5 HTP and IP6 because IP6 hexaphosphate also has activity in affecting neurotransmission.

IP6 is widely promoted as anticancer supplement but some people experience strong side effects, so be aware if you take it that you may have fatigue. IP6 is also known as phytate. It is commonly found in plants, so here’s one reason a mostly vegetarian diet may be helpful to us. The blurb below explains the possible fatigue link:

http://www.vitacost.com/Healthnotes/Supp/IP-6.aspx
“Phytate in foods has been associated with reduced mineral absorption.1 In particular, significant interference with iron absorption has been reported.2 People who are iron deficient should talk with a doctor before supplementing with IP-6. Even for those who are not iron deficient, if IP-6 supplements are taken for more than several months and fatigue —a possible symptom of iron deficiency develops, a doctor should be consulted. How much iron supplementation (if any) should be used to counteract the iron-depleting effect of IP-6 varies from person to person, though many people are likely to not require such supplementation.”

Phytate or IP6 has antiangiogenic properties—mostly it helps prevent tumors from growing by limiting the tumor’s ability to stimulate the growth of new blood vessels. Without an ever-increasing blood supply, the tumor cannot get sufficient food and remove wastes fast enough to support its growth. Other supplements also provide antiangiogenic activities, for example, grapeseed extract. Here’s an article on the antiangiogenic properties and as well as a brief description of other properties of IP6 (antioxidant, aid in neurotransmission):

http://carcin.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/carcin;25/11/2115

Mimi0606--were you premenopausal at the time you were tested for hemochromatosis? Did they just check your blood level of iron or do a genetic test? What I'm wondering is, if they only tested for the blood level of iron and you were still at a time in your life where you lost iron through menstruation, it may be possible that you do have one of the forms of hemochromatosis and it will become a problem for you once you are menopausal and iron has a chance to build up.

There are many good websites on this condition, but I’m quoting one below:

http://www.irondisorders.org/Disorders/Hemochromatosis.asp
In classic hemochromatosis, the iron build up is slow, usually taking 25-30 years before observed damage can be detected. In clinical practice, HHC/iron overload is more often seen in male's in their mid to late fifties. For this reason HHC has acquired the mistaken identity of an older male's disease. HHC can be present in females, especially those who no longer menstruate.

I took it faithfully for a number of years (the powder). I ran out a few months ago and just haven't gotten around to buying any more. The further out you get with this disease, the more you start sloughing off. I really need to get back on top of everything. I just get so tired of taking so much stuff.

I read Dr. Shamsuddin's book on it and it was very interesting.

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Yikes! I don't take near that amount. I have the Swanson Brand capsule form. One capsule is 500 mg. Kristina, where did your Mom hear that you had to take 8 grams/day?
Would it be better to take this is in the powder form that
Cin54 talks about? What is IC 3? Guess another thing to google.

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8g is for people with active cancer. Half of that is for maintenance. I take/took one scoop per day.

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Hi Everyone. I have some information about IP6-Inositol-Hexophosphate which I want to share with you guys.

IP6 Inositol Hexophosphate

Jarrow formulas IP6 contains 500 mg of purified Inositol Hexaphosphate (IP6) from rice bran extracted in Japan. IP6 is a phosphorylated form of inositol commonly found in fiber-rich plant foods. IP6 supports immunity and cardiovascular health by enhancing Natural Killer (NK) cells and chelating reactive iron to protect against damaging hydroxyl free radicals.

I hope this information will be useful for you guys.

Here is the link I found:-

http://www.nutrovita.com/1736/jarrow-formulas/ip6-inositol-hexophosphate.htm

I know this is an old thread, but is anyone still on IP-6 & Inositol? I bought some and want to start it...Dosage for active cancer? 4-8 g?

Any side effects?

Thx so much!

Bump