Wizard of Vitamins

Inosine Vitamin

What is Inosine?

Inosine is a nucleoside, one of the basic compounds comprising cells. It is a precursor to adenosine, an important energy molecule, and plays many supportive roles in the body.

Inosine in Diets

Inosine is found in brewer’s yeast and organ meats. It is also available as a supplement.

Inosine Medicinal Treatments

Multiple Sclerosis

Known Consequences of Inosine Deficiency

Inosine is not an essential nutrient, so deficiencies do not occur.

Inosine Recommended Dosages

Although a common amount of inosine taken by athletes is 5,000–6,000 mg per day, little scientific evidence supports the use of this supplement in any amount.

Inosine Side Effects

No side effects have been reported with the use of inosine for two to five days in the limited research available. However, unused inosine is converted by the body to uric acid, which may be hazardous to people at risk for gout. At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with inosine.