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𝑷π‘ͺ𝑢𝑺/𝑷π‘ͺ𝑢𝑫,π‘«π’Šπ’†π’• 𝒂𝒏𝒅 π‘³π’Šπ’‡π’†π’”π’•π’šπ’π’† 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π‘Ίπ’„π’Šπ’†π’οΏ½β€¦

Subhangi Β· Fri Nov 14 2025
𝑷π‘ͺ𝑢𝑺/𝑷π‘ͺ𝑢𝑫,π‘«π’Šπ’†π’• 𝒂𝒏𝒅 π‘³π’Šπ’‡π’†π’”π’•π’šπ’π’† 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π‘Ίπ’„π’Šπ’†π’π’„π’† π‘Ίπ’‚π’šπ’”πŸŒΈ Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is among the most prevalent endocrine disorders in women of child-bearing age (approximately 1 in 10 women in the whole world). Some estimates indicate that 1 out of 5 women in India can have 𝑷π‘ͺ𝑢𝑺/𝑷π‘ͺ𝑢𝑫. In addition to irregular period cycles and fertility dysfunction, 𝑷π‘ͺ𝑢𝑺/𝑷π‘ͺ𝑢𝑫 is closely associated with insulin resistance and weight gain as well as metabolic health risks. The silver lining? ✨ Studies indicate that lifestyle modifications, in particular, nutrition, have a potent impact in handling the PCOS symptoms and enhancing the overall health in the long-term. πŸ“– In the article of Nutrition and Dietary Supplements (Papavasiliou and Papakonstantinou, 2017), the authors reviewed the impact of various diets on PCOS patients. Here’s what they found: πŸ”Ή Carbohydrates No universal carb percentage - neither moderate(40-45%) , nor low-carb diets can do it. Better to eat most of the carbs during lunch or evenly distributed; it is better not to have heavy carb breakfasts to manage the blood sugar level. πŸ”Ή Protein Increased protein diets (30-40%) could contribute to weight loss, fat burning, satiety, and retaining lean mass. Inclusion of protein (7-15g) in foods and snacks might aid to stabilize the blood sugar and insulin response. πŸ”Ή Fats The substitution of refined carbs with healthy fats (MUFA/PUFA olive oil, nuts, fatty fish) increases insulin sensitivity and inflammation. Benefits of DASH and Mediterranean diets are high: decreased insulin, inflammation, and improved fertility indicators. πŸ”Ή Meal Timing The previous energy consumption (large breakfast, moderate lunch, light dinner) increases the sensitivity to insulin and the balance of hormones. More frequent meals (maximum 6/day) can lead to a decrease in hunger and a better glucose level. πŸ”Ή Micronutrients Potential benefits are observed with π’—π’Šπ’•π’‚π’Žπ’Šπ’ 𝑫, π’›π’Šπ’π’„, π’”π’†π’π’†π’π’Šπ’–π’Ž, π’„π’‰π’“π’π’Žπ’Šπ’–π’Ž, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆 So,here is the lesson to learn: It is the difference between sustainable lifestyle management and fad diets. A 5-7 percent weight reduction with balanced diet and exercise is enough to enhance insulin sensitivity and peri-menstrual regularity and reproductive functioning in PCOS. The best measures: βœ” Low-fat, low-carb, high-fiber food. βœ” Higher protein inclusion βœ” Fat replacement (MUFA/PUFA) is healthy βœ” DASH/Mediterranean diets. βœ” Intelligent eating (do not eat late meals) ✨ 𝑷π‘ͺ𝑢𝑺/𝑷π‘ͺ𝑢𝑫 is not only a hormonal disorder, but also a lifestyle and metabolic problem, however, through proper nutrition strategy women can take back the control of their health and childbearing. πŸ”— source: Papavasiliou and Papakonstantinou. Nutrition and Dietary Supplements. 2017. #PCOSPCOD #WomenHealth #LifestyleMedicine #DietForPCOS #MetabolicHealth #InsulinResistance #HormonalHealth.

𝑷π‘ͺ𝑢𝑺/𝑷π‘ͺ𝑢𝑫,π‘«π’Šπ’†π’• 𝒂𝒏𝒅 π‘³π’Šπ’‡π’†π’”π’•π’šπ’π’† 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π‘Ίπ’„π’Šπ’†π’π’„π’† π‘Ίπ’‚π’šπ’”πŸŒΈ

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is among the most prevalent endocrine disorders in women of child-bearing age (approximately 1 in 10 women in the whole world). Some estimates indicate that 1 out of 5 women in India can have 𝑷π‘ͺ𝑢𝑺/𝑷π‘ͺ𝑢𝑫. In addition to irregular period cycles and fertility dysfunction, 𝑷π‘ͺ𝑢𝑺/𝑷π‘ͺ𝑢𝑫 is closely associated with insulin resistance and weight gain as well as metabolic health risks.

The silver lining? ✨ Studies indicate that lifestyle modifications, in particular, nutrition, have a potent impact in handling the PCOS symptoms and enhancing the overall health in the long-term.

πŸ“– In the article of Nutrition and Dietary Supplements (Papavasiliou and Papakonstantinou, 2017), the authors reviewed the impact of various diets on PCOS patients. Here’s what they found:

πŸ”Ή Carbohydrates

No universal carb percentage - neither moderate(40-45%) , nor low-carb diets can do it.

Better to eat most of the carbs during lunch or evenly distributed; it is better not to have heavy carb breakfasts to manage the blood sugar level.

πŸ”Ή Protein

Increased protein diets (30-40%) could contribute to weight loss, fat burning, satiety, and retaining lean mass.

Inclusion of protein (7-15g) in foods and snacks might aid to stabilize the blood sugar and insulin response.

πŸ”Ή Fats

The substitution of refined carbs with healthy fats (MUFA/PUFA olive oil, nuts, fatty fish) increases insulin sensitivity and inflammation.

Benefits of DASH and Mediterranean diets are high: decreased insulin, inflammation, and improved fertility indicators.

πŸ”Ή Meal Timing

The previous energy consumption (large breakfast, moderate lunch, light dinner) increases the sensitivity to insulin and the balance of hormones.

More frequent meals (maximum 6/day) can lead to a decrease in hunger and a better glucose level.

πŸ”Ή Micronutrients

Potential benefits are observed with π’—π’Šπ’•π’‚π’Žπ’Šπ’ 𝑫, π’›π’Šπ’π’„, π’”π’†π’π’†π’π’Šπ’–π’Ž, π’„π’‰π’“π’π’Žπ’Šπ’–π’Ž, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆

So,here is the lesson to learn: It is the difference between sustainable lifestyle management and fad diets. A 5-7 percent weight reduction with balanced diet and exercise is enough to enhance insulin sensitivity and peri-menstrual regularity and reproductive functioning in PCOS.

The best measures: βœ” Low-fat, low-carb, high-fiber food. βœ” Higher protein inclusion βœ” Fat replacement (MUFA/PUFA) is healthy βœ” DASH/Mediterranean diets. βœ” Intelligent eating (do not eat late meals)

✨ 𝑷π‘ͺ𝑢𝑺/𝑷π‘ͺ𝑢𝑫 is not only a hormonal disorder, but also a lifestyle and metabolic problem, however, through proper nutrition strategy women can take back the control of their health and childbearing.

πŸ”— source: Papavasiliou and Papakonstantinou. Nutrition and Dietary Supplements. 2017.

#PCOSPCOD #WomenHealth #LifestyleMedicine #DietForPCOS #MetabolicHealth #InsulinResistance #HormonalHealth.

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