Inositol and Bipolar  

I am learning that inositol plays a big role in mania-depression, or the lack of it,I should say. SO I've been trying to find foods with inositol in them. Here's what I found so far that will help restore inositol levels; Lecithin, soybeans, milk, lima beans, wheat germ, wheat, brown rice (unpolished), raisins, dark molasses, cabbage, cantaloupe, brewer's yeast, nuts especially peanuts, fresh fruits especially citrus, beef brain, heart, liver (contain high saturated fats). Inositol helps the prevents accumulation of fat in the liver, and helps prevent the development of cirrhosis and degenerative changes on the kidneys. Inositol also aids in the metabolism of cholesterol, thus preventing atherosclerosis. It also combines with Choline to form lecithin, thus protecting the arteries against hardening and cholesterol. Inositol is essential for proper functioning of the heart, eyes and brain, and it helps prevent hardening of the arteries and protects the liver, kidneys and heart. Inositol is also important for the production of healthy cells in the bone marrow, eye membranes and intestines. It seems people with bipolar are lacking in inositol.