Inosine takes part in the production of DNA and RNA in the cells. It is important to the energy conversion in the cells - the metabolism. Inosine fascilitates the combustion of carbo-hydrates in the cardiac muscle, and increases body indurance by facilitating the production of ATP in the cells and by increasing the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood.
It also lowers the amount of fatty substances in the blood. Can be used as a part of the treatment of Angina pectoris and in the aftercare of strokes.
Inosine is used by many athletes with physically demanding training programmes because of its ability to increase body endurance.
Dosage
The normal dosage is 500 mg. a day. Athletes have taken 5000 mg. a day for a short period of time without any side effects.
Warning
Should not be used as a dietary supplement by people who are likely to develop gout because excess inosine is converted into uric acid in the body.
For further information on endurance and metabolism click "Adenosine triphosphate" in the Health Products category.
