date:Sep 18, 2012
Inositol supplementation helps prevent adverse outcomes including death, bleeding in the brain, and eye problems in preterm infants, according to a study in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
Inositol is an essential nutrient for human cells, which is found high in breast cells, particularly in the breast milk of mothers who give birth earlier than expected. A drop in inositol levels in infants with respiratory distress syndrome indicates a severe illness.
Alexandra Howlett at Departme