About Inosine
A nucleoside and uric-acid precursor once marketed for athletic performance — controlled trials found no ergogenic benefit and raised uric acid (gout risk). Separately studied in neurology to raise urate as an antioxidant strategy. Not supported as a sports supplement.
What Inosine supports
- Nucleoside and uric-acid precursor
How much Inosine to take
The RDA prevents deficiency. The effective range is what clinical trials used to actually move the outcome.
Effective
500–2000
mg
Studied at ~500-2,000 mg; neurology trials titrate to a serum urate target.
Clinical evidence
Limited clinical evidence. No ergogenic benefit in trials; raises uric acid (gout risk)
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