They are strong antioxidants. IP 6 is also strongly anti-inflammatory. Asbestos given to rats resulted in lung inflammation and fibrosis. IP 6 reduces the incidence of kidney stones in those prone to them. It is also useful in cardiovascular disease .
Platelet aggregation causes blood clots which cause heart attacks and stroke.
IP 6 inhibits hemoglobin S, the agent that is responsible for sickle cell anemia. This is the only known substance which affects the source of sickle cell anemia. Previous concerns that it would bind minerals and cause mineral deficiencies have been shown to be unfounded. Most of the studies done using a combination of Inositol and IP6 were done using a different ratio than the ratio in this product. It is not known whether that makes a difference.