Everything on 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 is found in brewer’s yeast and organ meats. It is also available as a supplement.
Inosine is not an essential nutrient, so deficiencies do not occur.
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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.
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.