They combine with a third system, the immune, to protect the body against pathogens that could threaten the organism's viability. The blood is responsible for the following: 1  Transportation of gases (oxygen O 2) and carbon dioxide (CO 2), chemical substances (hormones, nutrients, salts), and cells that defend the body.hey combine with a third system, the immune, to protect the body against pathogens that could threaten the organism's viability. The blood is responsible for the following: 1  Transportation of gases (oxygen O 2) and carbon dioxide (CO 2), chemical substances (hormones, nutrients, salts), and cells that defend the body.
Myo-inositol in Pregnancy Purpose of the study is to learn if myo-inositol supplements (supplement in the B-vitamin family) affect your blood sugar and how your body processes food for energy. The Maternal-Fetal Medicine Research Unit is studying myo-inositol supplementation in pregnancy.
Inositol hexanicotinate is a form of inositol (vitamin B6) and niacin (vitamin B3) that eliminates the âniacin flushâ. Inositol is involved in the transportation of fats through the body and helps to supply energy to your cells.