https://thepcosprofessor.com/myownexperiences daily 0.75 2024-03-08 https://thepcosprofessor.com/myownexperiences/2024/3/8/reactive-hypoglycemia-in-women-with-pcos monthly 0.5 2024-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/7b4c2412-c148-4741-9784-4e3da505914f/IMG_7164.jpg Personal Experiences and Experiments - Reactive Hypoglycemia in Women with PCOS - Make it stand out This graph shows my blood sugar after eating breakfast after a workout. My blood sugar increased, as it should have but then crashed below a healthy range. It took several hours to return to a stable, healthy level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1704139386890-UNDMTR3UWIMZT1D94IDA/Screen+Shot+2024-01-01+at+3.02.53+PM.png Personal Experiences and Experiments - Reactive Hypoglycemia in Women with PCOS - Make it stand out This graph shows a healthy response to consuming breakfast. Blood sugar rises and then falls back to baseline, without crashing and wobbling before doing so. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/37698cc7-c5bf-4817-ba90-b50f723b6b54/Reactive_hypoglycemia_PCOS.jpg Personal Experiences and Experiments - Reactive Hypoglycemia in Women with PCOS - Make it stand out I started using my sensor on Oct. 13, at the very end of my follicular phase. The Signos app records the percent of every day that you spend in the blood sugar range they consider to be ideal for you from a weight loss perspective. This is not necessarily the range you should be in all the time, but the time in this range provides a decent metric for tracking overall blood sugar status. In the days leading up to my period’s arrival on Oct. 29, the app registered a marked increase in time spent outside of their healthy range. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1677631649590-DQV40W3TLITQ17WNH76Y/Kelly-021723-05-square-web.jpg Personal Experiences and Experiments - Reactive Hypoglycemia in Women with PCOS - About the author Kelly Grogan, Ph.D., NTM, is a holistic nutrition therapist who is passionate about helping females with PCOS. She currently manages her own PCOS with nutrition and lifestyle tools that she developed through extensive review of the scientific literature on PCOS interventions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1709915815825-DGQVGTFNUK0NHDPLV1TU/image-asset.jpeg Personal Experiences and Experiments - Reactive Hypoglycemia in Women with PCOS - Disclaimer This post is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical issues. It is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a medical practitioner. Always consult a trusted healthcare provider with any questions you may have about a medical condition or treatment and before starting any new health care regimen. https://thepcosprofessor.com/myownexperiences/2023/3/4/managing-pcos-nutrition-for-life monthly 0.5 2024-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/79e682fa-7623-4506-9ea8-5fd7a0cbc040/Football+macarons.jpg Personal Experiences and Experiments - Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Nutrition for Life - Make it stand out The peanut butter and chocolate ganache-filled chocolate macarons I made for a friend’s Super Bowl party this year, which fell in a part of my cycle when I am not insulin resistant. While not a staple in my diet, macarons are a favorite occasional treat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/a0013034-56da-49d4-b98f-78495d7e4357/DarkChocTruffles.jpg Personal Experiences and Experiments - Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Nutrition for Life - Make it stand out PCOS-friendly dark chocolate truffles made with 74% bittersweet baking chips, cream, vanilla, butter, cashews, and hazelnuts. https://thepcosprofessor.com/myownexperiences/2023/1/9/pcos-pms-and-insulin-resistance-part-iii monthly 0.5 2024-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1704737400600-RJX5WSV6S9ITKCEO53ZZ/image-asset.jpeg Personal Experiences and Experiments - How to Get Rid of Unwanted Facial Hair from PCOS - Make it stand out Unwanted hair growth is a common symptom of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Management typically focuses on options like shaving, laser hair removal, and pharmaceutical interventions, but nutrition can also be very effective at reducing excessive facial and body hair growth (also known as hirsutism). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1677631649590-DQV40W3TLITQ17WNH76Y/Kelly-021723-05-square-web.jpg Personal Experiences and Experiments - How to Get Rid of Unwanted Facial Hair from PCOS - About the Author Kelly Grogan, Ph.D., NTM, is a holistic nutrition therapist who is passionate about helping females with PCOS. She currently manages her own PCOS with nutrition and lifestyle tools that she developed through extensive review of the scientific literature on PCOS interventions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1710266774321-9HSVFSW9O41AS9MFCUAC/image-asset.jpeg Personal Experiences and Experiments - How to Get Rid of Unwanted Facial Hair from PCOS - Disclaimer This post is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical issues. It is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a medical practitioner. Always consult a trusted healthcare provider with any questions you may have about a medical condition or treatment and before starting any new health care regimen. https://thepcosprofessor.com/myownexperiences/2022/12/21/pcos-pms-and-insulin-resistance-part-ii monthly 0.5 2024-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1674933117309-FYYANFEB5YFXRRAP4E2C/unsplash-image--ftWfohtjNw.jpg Personal Experiences and Experiments - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), PMS, and Insulin Resistance - Part II - Make it stand out During the luteal phase of my menstrual cycle, my meals look a lot like this! Loads of veggies and healthy fats, plus an animal source of protein. This helps to minimize the effects of the insulin resistance I experience due to my polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/671f9ac2-d316-4e3b-89bc-c54857e25d7e/Signoes+image.png Personal Experiences and Experiments - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), PMS, and Insulin Resistance - Part II - Make it stand out To try out a CGM, use promo code PCOSPROF15 at checkout! https://thepcosprofessor.com/myownexperiences/2022/11/3/pcos-pms-and-insulin-resistance monthly 0.5 2024-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/77c68488-a1e3-4850-afae-ae56337f3073/CGM+Sensor.jpg Personal Experiences and Experiments - PCOS, PMS, and Insulin Resistance - Part I - Make it stand out My continuous glucose monitor (CGM), now a prominent feature of the back of my arm as I troubleshoot the insulin resistance and reactive hypoglycemia I experience due to my case of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/37698cc7-c5bf-4817-ba90-b50f723b6b54/Blood+sugar+numbers.jpg Personal Experiences and Experiments - PCOS, PMS, and Insulin Resistance - Part I - Make it stand out I started using my sensor on Oct. 13, at the very end of my follicular phase. The Signos app records the percent of every day that you spend in the blood sugar range they consider to ideal for you from a weight loss perspective. This is not necessarily the range you should be in all the time, but the time in this range provides a decent metric for tracking overall blood sugar status. In the days leading up to my period’s arrival on Oct. 29, the app registered a marked increase in time spent outside of their healthy range. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/671f9ac2-d316-4e3b-89bc-c54857e25d7e/Signoes+image.png Personal Experiences and Experiments - PCOS, PMS, and Insulin Resistance - Part I - Make it stand out To try out a CGM, use promo code PCOSPROF15 at checkout! https://thepcosprofessor.com/myownexperiences/2022/7/25/pcos monthly 0.5 2024-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/0c273fd1-40d0-4f20-b6b5-c6897cf8f44a/SoccerTeam.jpg Personal Experiences and Experiments - Ovaries, herbal teas, and healthy gums: Forging my own path to wellness while living with PCOS - Make it stand out My first soccer team, many years before I had to worry about my dysfunctional ovaries. I am the pipsqueak on the far left of the front row. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/2bb67549-75bb-48bb-b34c-fde5fffc50a6/Ovary.jpg Personal Experiences and Experiments - Ovaries, herbal teas, and healthy gums: Forging my own path to wellness while living with PCOS - Make it stand out Diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome includes meeting two of three criteria: 1) having elevated levels of androgens, 2) having irregular or absent periods, and 3) having polycystic ovaries, as observed by ultrasound. This image shows a characteristic ovary for someone with PCOS. The ovary contains multiple enlarged follicles. Source: https://clinicalgate.com/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-4/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/be670857-db9b-4771-9005-a5092540d321/Screen+Shot+2022-07-26+at+6.13.50+PM.png Personal Experiences and Experiments - Ovaries, herbal teas, and healthy gums: Forging my own path to wellness while living with PCOS - Make it stand out The warning that greets you on the NuvaRing website https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/aa5bdadf-5dac-4fca-880c-37b79ee5c994/FirstThreeCycles.png Personal Experiences and Experiments - Ovaries, herbal teas, and healthy gums: Forging my own path to wellness while living with PCOS - Make it stand out My first three natural normal-ish lengthed cycles, as recorded by the Natural Cycles Apps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/8835d964-8030-4a43-8438-ae77295aefea/OfftheRails.png Personal Experiences and Experiments - Ovaries, herbal teas, and healthy gums: Forging my own path to wellness while living with PCOS - Make it stand out And then things went a little haywire… https://thepcosprofessor.com/myownexperiences/tag/hirsutism monthly 0.5 https://thepcosprofessor.com/myownexperiences/tag/recipes monthly 0.5 https://thepcosprofessor.com/myownexperiences/tag/nutrition monthly 0.5 https://thepcosprofessor.com/myownexperiences/tag/PCOS monthly 0.5 https://thepcosprofessor.com/myownexperiences/tag/baking monthly 0.5 https://thepcosprofessor.com/myownexperiences/tag/pcos monthly 0.5 https://thepcosprofessor.com/myownexperiences/tag/hormonal+birth+control monthly 0.5 https://thepcosprofessor.com/myownexperiences/tag/women%27s+health monthly 0.5 https://thepcosprofessor.com/myownexperiences/tag/continuous+glucose+monitor monthly 0.5 https://thepcosprofessor.com/myownexperiences/tag/stress+management monthly 0.5 https://thepcosprofessor.com/myownexperiences/tag/insulin+resistance monthly 0.5 https://thepcosprofessor.com/myownexperiences/tag/reactive+hypoglycemia monthly 0.5 https://thepcosprofessor.com/helpful-tools daily 0.75 2023-12-19 https://thepcosprofessor.com/helpful-tools/2023/1/31/using-a-continuous-glucose-monitor-to-address-insulin-resistance-with-pcos monthly 0.5 2024-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1697386921679-P0TKG6V13DHK2LG7YYKS/image-asset.jpeg Helpful Tools - Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1667868553198-25DKT541UDF9TL1VXLDY/CGM_PCOS.jpg Helpful Tools - Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out A photo of my older generation Signos CGM on my arm, covered with a flesh-tone patch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/50c7b868-7166-4185-909e-f9ff2a7d72eb/Glucose.jpg Helpful Tools - Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out A continuous glucose monitor tracks the impact of every meal on your blood sugar, as shown in this image provided by my Signos continuous glucose monitor. This allows women with PCOS to learn about the foods that best work best (or worst!) for their bodies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/f4346f29-90bf-4866-8f19-aec2dd409262/Glycemic+index+part+I.jpg Helpful Tools - Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out I use this pyramid to guide my eating during most of my menstrual cycle. For the last 10 days of my cycle, I primarily eat foods from the base of the pyramid only. Adjusting the kinds of carbohydrates eaten can significantly improve PCOS symptoms in most women. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/5411bd86-5b20-43fe-b82d-81a5e9f8968a/IMG_7164.jpg Helpful Tools - Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out The same exact meal eaten under three different conditions led to very different blood sugar patterns! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/671f9ac2-d316-4e3b-89bc-c54857e25d7e/Signoes+image.png Helpful Tools - Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out Signos… My #1 choice for a continous glucose monitor to troubleshoot insulin resistance and PCOS! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1677631649590-DQV40W3TLITQ17WNH76Y/Kelly-021723-05-square-web.jpg Helpful Tools - Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - About the author Kelly Grogan, Ph.D., NTM, is a holistic nutrition therapist who is passionate about helping females with PCOS. She currently manages her own PCOS with nutrition and lifestyle tools that she developed through extensive review of the scientific literature on PCOS interventions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1698144603653-QQB79U47B2CMQVYVUG1V/image-asset.jpeg Helpful Tools - Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://thepcosprofessor.com/helpful-tools/2023/4/7/tools-for-stress monthly 0.5 2024-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1680915904662-RE5X2EYTUM9G65PZRNWM/yoga_for_PCOS.jpg Helpful Tools - Tools for Stress for Women with PCOS (Or Really for Anyone!) - Make it stand out Yoga is a great tool for lowering stress levels and can be helpful for females with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1680915988344-TXHTO9VIUFCOPYX6Q9Y9/unsplash-image-4gcqRf3-f2I.jpg Helpful Tools - Tools for Stress for Women with PCOS (Or Really for Anyone!) - Make it stand out Meditation has been show to lower anxiety levels and improve mental health. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are at higher risk of experiencing anxiety and depression, so meditation is a great tool for females with PCOS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1680916117202-XY0FADNUOUSMQ1ELEKHJ/nature_therapy_PCOS_mental_health.jpg Helpful Tools - Tools for Stress for Women with PCOS (Or Really for Anyone!) - Make it stand out Nature therapy is a quickly becoming recognized as a powerful tool for reducing stress and improving mental health. Females with PCOS should consider spending more time in nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1677631649590-DQV40W3TLITQ17WNH76Y/Kelly-021723-05-square-web.jpg Helpful Tools - Tools for Stress for Women with PCOS (Or Really for Anyone!) - About the author Kelly Grogan, Ph.D., NTM, is a holistic nutrition therapist who is passionate about helping females with PCOS. She currently manages her own PCOS with nutrition and lifestyle tools that she developed through extensive review of the scientific literature on PCOS interventions. https://thepcosprofessor.com/helpful-tools/basalbodytemperature monthly 0.5 2024-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1658881563259-J8HT3XWVEWUUJ4PKQW7U/FirstThreeCycles.png Helpful Tools - How to Use Basal Body Temperature Tracking for PCOS - Make it stand out My first three naturally-occurring cycles tracked with the Natural Cycles App. The little egg graphic denotes the most likely day of ovulation. Irregular menstrual cycles are a hallmark of PCOS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1677631649590-DQV40W3TLITQ17WNH76Y/Kelly-021723-05-square-web.jpg Helpful Tools - How to Use Basal Body Temperature Tracking for PCOS - ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kelly Grogan, Ph.D., NTM, is a holistic nutrition therapist who is passionate about helping females with PCOS. She currently manages her own PCOS with nutrition and lifestyle tools that she developed through extensive review of the scientific literature on PCOS interventions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1710436187623-T6U2A9E0AG3GYD25GQ4W/image-asset.jpeg Helpful Tools - How to Use Basal Body Temperature Tracking for PCOS - DISCLAIMeR This post is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical issues. It is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a medical practitioner. 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Results compiled from Arab et al. (2020). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1677631649590-DQV40W3TLITQ17WNH76Y/Kelly-021723-05-square-web.jpg Nutrition & Lifestyle - What Can Women with PCOS Do Stop Unwanted Facial Hair? - About the Author Kelly Grogan, Ph.D., NTM, is a holistic nutrition therapist who is passionate about helping females with PCOS. She currently manages her own PCOS with nutrition and lifestyle tools that she developed through extensive review of the scientific literature on PCOS interventions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1735608138068-SLFXMW18WAXAAKZLY7UR/unsplash-image-FFgcWvplwsc.jpg Nutrition & Lifestyle - What Can Women with PCOS Do Stop Unwanted Facial Hair? - Disclaimer This post is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical issues. It is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a medical practitioner. Always consult a trusted healthcare provider with any questions you may have about a medical condition or treatment and before starting any new healthcare regimen. https://thepcosprofessor.com/nutrition-and-lifestyle/2024/3/13/tools-to-increase-success-rates-of-ivf-with-pcos monthly 0.5 2024-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/b620f4d5-a9db-4390-8270-23cb013c0219/IVF_PCOS_Pregnancy.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - Tools to Increase Success Rates of IVF with PCOS - Make it stand out IVF outcomes for different polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) phenotypes. Data source: De Vos et al. (2018). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/44d83398-2fb9-491b-9cf8-96db68fc2c70/AnTable+1.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - Tools to Increase Success Rates of IVF with PCOS - Make it stand out The effects of 12 weeks of berberine supplementation, metformin use, or placebo on measures of reproductive, metabolic, and cardiovascular health. “-” indicates that there was no statistically significant difference in this metric between the two groups being compared. Data source: An et al. 2014. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/eb080786-0d33-40bd-80ea-5ba16f1c41c3/AnTable2.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - Tools to Increase Success Rates of IVF with PCOS - Make it stand out The effects of 12 weeks of berberine supplementation, metformin use, or placebo on in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes. “-” indicates that there was no statistically significant difference in this metric between the two groups being compared. Data source: An et al. 2014. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1710363254737-A9YJG5W17AEWND0OQMR0/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - Tools to Increase Success Rates of IVF with PCOS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/666aeb64-45dd-4c89-9a19-3bcb6baf6380/Inositol_PCOS_IVF.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - Tools to Increase Success Rates of IVF with PCOS - Make it stand out In vitro fertilization outcomes after 12 weeks of supplementation with either myo-inositol + folic acid or with folic acid alone. “No statistically significant difference” means that any differences found were not statistically significantly different than zero. Source: Artini et al. (2013). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/d09e203a-3414-423e-a643-d9b5f8c9a7b4/Keto_Diet_PCOS_IVF.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - Tools to Increase Success Rates of IVF with PCOS - Make it stand out The effects of the ketogenic diet on females with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). “-” indicates that there was no statistically significant change. Data source: Palafox-Gomez et al. (2023). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/ed7527ec-18b4-43bf-be31-6edbcd9b634a/PalafoxTable2.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - Tools to Increase Success Rates of IVF with PCOS - Make it stand out A comparison of IVF outcomes before and after the use of the ketogenic diet among women with PCOS. Data source: Palafox-Gomez et al. (2023). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1677631649590-DQV40W3TLITQ17WNH76Y/Kelly-021723-05-square-web.jpg Nutrition & Lifestyle - Tools to Increase Success Rates of IVF with PCOS - ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kelly Grogan, Ph.D., NTM, is a holistic nutrition therapist who is passionate about helping females with PCOS. She currently manages her own PCOS with nutrition and lifestyle tools that she developed through extensive review of the scientific literature on PCOS interventions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1710362002588-18M84HT5N5N1B8MOV5N1/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - Tools to Increase Success Rates of IVF with PCOS - DISCLAIMER This post is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical issues. It is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a medical practitioner. Always consult a trusted healthcare provider with any questions you may have about a medical condition or treatment and before starting any new health care regimen. https://thepcosprofessor.com/nutrition-and-lifestyle/2024/2/29/30-quick-and-easy-ideas-for-pcos-friendly-snacks monthly 0.5 2024-02-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1704139386890-UNDMTR3UWIMZT1D94IDA/Screen+Shot+2024-01-01+at+3.02.53+PM.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - 20 Quick and Easy Ideas for PCOS-Friendly Snacks - Make it stand out Blood sugar before, during, and after eating breakfast, as measured by a Signos continuous glucose monitor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1709224880056-VK9BFJT717SO3HPDCUOY/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - 20 Quick and Easy Ideas for PCOS-Friendly Snacks - Make it stand out While watermelon has a high glycemic index (76), it has a low glycemic load (8). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1709224926680-XUVM1KBUMVUT3Z4TCGKU/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - 20 Quick and Easy Ideas for PCOS-Friendly Snacks - Make it stand out White rice has both a high glycemic index (72) and a high glycemic load (35). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1709226932868-KPTIG246C3TKGIJQTK59/Dark_chocolate_PCOS.jpg Nutrition & Lifestyle - 20 Quick and Easy Ideas for PCOS-Friendly Snacks - Make it stand out Dark chocolate with 85% or higher cocoa content is an excellent snack for females with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1709227049176-XFZY2S76ZYZADYMQWZM5/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - 20 Quick and Easy Ideas for PCOS-Friendly Snacks - Make it stand out Hard-boiled eggs make for a great PCOS-friendly snack! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1709227186015-TMAYE7GJJHFIGB5FQ6NR/image-asset.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - 20 Quick and Easy Ideas for PCOS-Friendly Snacks - Make it stand out Add some peanut butter or almond butter to your fruit for a blood-sugar friendly snack option. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/108ecb13-56ad-4932-a08a-11838a78c425/Oatmeal.jpg Nutrition & Lifestyle - 20 Quick and Easy Ideas for PCOS-Friendly Snacks - Make it stand out This graph shows the blood sugar levels of a client (shared with her permission) throughout the course of a day as measured by a Signos continuous glucose monitor. The largest spike was from eating a bowl of oatmeal with raisins. Oats are a whole grain and a good source of fiber, but they can also cause large blood sugar spikes in many people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1677631649590-DQV40W3TLITQ17WNH76Y/Kelly-021723-05-square-web.jpg Nutrition & Lifestyle - 20 Quick and Easy Ideas for PCOS-Friendly Snacks - About the author Kelly Grogan, Ph.D., NTM, is a holistic nutrition therapist who is passionate about helping females with PCOS. She currently manages her own PCOS with nutrition and lifestyle tools that she developed through extensive review of the scientific literature on PCOS interventions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1709226154698-FXJAIA9C1DKXXWFT3V64/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - 20 Quick and Easy Ideas for PCOS-Friendly Snacks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://thepcosprofessor.com/nutrition-and-lifestyle/2024/2/8/what-are-the-best-takeout-options-for-females-with-pcos monthly 0.5 2024-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1707515453899-VFWJFVB3XR3ZITQ4F1DQ/PCOS_friendly_Chipotle.jpg Nutrition & Lifestyle - What Are the Best Takeout Options for Females with PCOS? - Make it stand out Taco salad and tacos with corn tortillas are decent PCOS-friendly options at places like Chipotle. Skip the rice and flour tortillas! But definitely add avocado or guacamole! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1707515623502-TPBDUJY2P6JTA71DFC18/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - What Are the Best Takeout Options for Females with PCOS? - Make it stand out Sadly, a burger and fries is a less-than-PCOS-friendly option. You should totally enjoy it on occasion, but it’s probably best avoided as a staple of your diet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1707515725928-11YYM4V7VTBD4TY4K084/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - What Are the Best Takeout Options for Females with PCOS? - Make it stand out Our coffee habits can be a contributor to PCOS symptoms. My #1 tip for PCOS is to avoid drinking sugar (in any form - honey, maple syrup, white sugar, coconut sugar, agave, etc.), which means sugary coffee beverages are best saved as special treats every so often. https://thepcosprofessor.com/nutrition-and-lifestyle/2024/1/31/is-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos-associated-with-mental-health-challenges monthly 0.5 2024-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1706909601553-2IKCBWR09LT0389U0QI8/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Associated with Mental Health Challenges? - Make it stand out Mental health challenges are an often over-looked component of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/db7cd203-10ad-479d-8cc1-2e2417a65067/Depression_anxiety_mental_illness_PCOS.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Associated with Mental Health Challenges? - Make it stand out A summary of four studies comparing rates of mental illness among females with and without polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Females with PCOS are more likely to have depression, anxiety, and a wide variety of other mental illnesses than females without PCOS. “No significant difference” means that any differences were not statistically significantly different from zero. Sources: Cesta et al, 2016, Damone et al. 2019, Hart and Doherty 2015, Karjula et al. 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/626be571-4627-4373-80d1-0e406b3549d6/BerniTable.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Associated with Mental Health Challenges? - Make it stand out A comparison of the rates of mental illnesses among females with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and those without PCOS. “No statistically significant difference” means that the differences found were not statistically significantly different than zero. Source: Berni et al. 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/59c8fc6d-49f1-4c1d-aaf6-90feb6161358/PCOS_exercise_mental_health_anxiety_depression.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Associated with Mental Health Challenges? - Make it stand out A comparison of the effects of a 12-week exercise intervention with either high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or moderate-intensity cardiovascular training (MICT) on depression, anxiety, and stress scores among females with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). “No statistically significant difference” means that the differences found were not statistically significantly different than zero. Source: Patten et al. 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1706811706178-XXQ8QA0TSFSY88TPH2YL/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Associated with Mental Health Challenges? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://thepcosprofessor.com/nutrition-and-lifestyle/2023/12/25/the-great-potato-debate-potatoes-and-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos monthly 0.5 2023-12-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/92421be4-ea0d-4ead-b0cd-83b54b811916/4C15D662-3A37-44FF-8186-B5B82E911B21_1_105_c.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - The Great Potato Debate - Potatoes and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/e4b52738-7c95-40ae-bc11-06145e547f6a/62D7A3F3-FB98-49BF-B026-739AEC7A1B40_1_105_c.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - The Great Potato Debate - Potatoes and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out Chipotle breakfast bowl featuring 7-minute eggs, boiled sweet potato, sauteed kale and mushrooms with a chipotle yogurt sauce and topped with avocados (sadly, my avocados weren’t ripe for enough for the photo shoot). https://thepcosprofessor.com/nutrition-and-lifestyle/2023/11/6/plant-based-diets-and-pcos-do-they-help monthly 0.5 2024-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1699374159402-BCS6ZXMMRXT5LAJLEM96/plant_based_PCOS_diet Nutrition & Lifestyle - Can a Plant-Based or Vegan Diet Help Manage PCOS? - Make it stand out Plant-based diets are becoming more and more popular. Are they helpful for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/4add3d15-9684-4edc-91ef-be5f9400ecca/Vegetarians_and_Polycystic_Ovary_Syndrome_PCOS.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - Can a Plant-Based or Vegan Diet Help Manage PCOS? - Make it stand out A summary of results from Ganie et al. (2019) comparing biomarkers for vegetarian and non-vegetarian women with PCOS. “No difference” indicates no statistically significant difference between the two groups. For those markers for which a statistically significant difference was observed, the group with the “better” level is reported. For some markers (e.g., adiponectin), a higher level is preferable while for others (e.g., hs-CRP), a lower level is preferable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1699374236452-R9T77KWXAXZVI2N6UJO8/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - Can a Plant-Based or Vegan Diet Help Manage PCOS? - Make it stand out Should women with PCOS eat meat? Or focus only on plant-based foods? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1677631649590-DQV40W3TLITQ17WNH76Y/Kelly-021723-05-square-web.jpg Nutrition & Lifestyle - Can a Plant-Based or Vegan Diet Help Manage PCOS? - About the Author Kelly Grogan, Ph.D., NTM, is a holistic nutrition therapist who is passionate about helping females with PCOS. She currently manages her own PCOS with nutrition and lifestyle tools that she developed through extensive review of the scientific literature on PCOS interventions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1699373983707-VSZ84UIR1XJGES7SZ75B/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - Can a Plant-Based or Vegan Diet Help Manage PCOS? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://thepcosprofessor.com/nutrition-and-lifestyle/2023/9/30/using-a-bean-based-diet-for-pcos monthly 0.5 2023-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1698246899417-XGUOP21RWLVIXKKGL2Z7/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - Using a Bean-Based Diet for PCOS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/a4a545f1-1750-4370-a51b-329f6a1a50cd/pulse+results.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - Using a Bean-Based Diet for PCOS - Make it stand out Effects of a 16-week diet and exercise intervention with either the Therapeutic Lifestyle Diet (TLC) or a pulse-based diet on body weight, body composition, reproductive health, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular health. Results compiled from Kazemi et al. (2018), Kazemi et al. (2020), and McBreairty et al. (2020). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1696099861209-T2USR0TLHHC5J4XVIN7F/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - Using a Bean-Based Diet for PCOS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://thepcosprofessor.com/nutrition-and-lifestyle/2023/9/27/following-a-low-glycemic-index-diet-for-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos monthly 0.5 2023-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/468e7f25-39c9-498d-a5c2-ed854fe06b09/Glucose.jpg Nutrition & Lifestyle - Following a Low Glycemic Index Diet for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out Blood sugar before, during, and after eating breakfast, as measured by a Signos continuous glucose monitor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1696530967519-IHBLWC0XXN0VXT9ZC1C6/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - Following a Low Glycemic Index Diet for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out While watermelon has a high glycemic index (76), it has a low glycemic load (8). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1696531052363-5G1EMWECJO0EB717OPSW/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - Following a Low Glycemic Index Diet for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out White rice has both a high glycemic index (72) and a high glycemic load (35). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/d6caef0b-4815-4e26-8359-a81a189817ad/Gower+Table.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - Following a Low Glycemic Index Diet for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out A comparison of the effects of consuming a standard diet vs. a low carbohydrate diet for 8 weeks (Gower et al. 2013). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/097490c5-1db3-4b4a-8faa-f4f5cab9cb9a/Low+GL+panico.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - Following a Low Glycemic Index Diet for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out A comparison of results after following either a low glycemic load diet or a moderately high glycemic load diet for three months (Panico et al. 2014). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1ef6f527-8ec4-4700-a96b-9d25502ac639/Shishehgar.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - Following a Low Glycemic Index Diet for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out A comparison of results for women with PCOS and women without PCOS after both groups followed a reduced calorie low glycemic index diet for 24 weeks (Shishegar et al. 2019). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/f4346f29-90bf-4866-8f19-aec2dd409262/Glycemic+index+part+I.jpg Nutrition & Lifestyle - Following a Low Glycemic Index Diet for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out This visual represents how I prioritize carb sources for both myself and for my PCOS clients. We can work in all carbs, but some carb sources should be consumed more frequently, and others only on occasion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1696026789206-9M8SKYI2G2CDQQ4MMLDF/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - Following a Low Glycemic Index Diet for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://thepcosprofessor.com/nutrition-and-lifestyle/2023/9/23/the-use-of-the-mediterranean-diet-for-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos monthly 0.5 2024-11-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1696348206281-VRRGTP0O8CS128VVSPKO/Mediterranean_Diet_for_PCOS Nutrition & Lifestyle - Does The Mediterranean Diet Help Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? - Make it stand out The Mediterranean Diet is often proposed as a healthier way of eating compared to the standard American diet. A lower-carb variation of the diet may be helpful for women with PCOS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/9a0f9727-2a36-4a0f-92fb-8989028a3236/Low_carb_Mediterranean_PCOS.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - Does The Mediterranean Diet Help Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? - Make it stand out Results for each group after 12 weeks following their respective diets. The last column indicates which group experienced a bigger improvement. “No difference” means there was not a statistically significant difference between the changes observed across groups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/8d30a34f-60af-4659-9119-761d817795b2/Mediterranean_Diet_PCOS_Hashimotos.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - Does The Mediterranean Diet Help Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? - Make it stand out Results after an average of 72 days following the standard Mediterranean diet. “No significant change” means that the difference observed is not statistically significantly different from zero. There were also no statistically significant differences across the three groups for any metric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1677631649590-DQV40W3TLITQ17WNH76Y/Kelly-021723-05-square-web.jpg Nutrition & Lifestyle - Does The Mediterranean Diet Help Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? - ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kelly Grogan, Ph.D., NTM, is a holistic nutrition therapist who is passionate about helping females with PCOS. She currently manages her own PCOS with nutrition and lifestyle tools that she developed through extensive review of the scientific literature on PCOS interventions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1695652606277-UKIURKA1BA2XKP2NZYVY/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - Does The Mediterranean Diet Help Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://thepcosprofessor.com/nutrition-and-lifestyle/2023/9/12/the-use-of-the-ketogenic-diet-for-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos monthly 0.5 2024-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1694894727384-S41DH7U3P4E40YMXLXE7/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - The Use of the Ketogenic Diet for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out A ketogenic diet can be an effective way to lose weight, regulate menstrual cycles, and reduce PCOS symptoms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/53fd0fa9-a2f8-4067-a450-8d307d40af6f/Keto_Diet_PCOS.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - The Use of the Ketogenic Diet for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out A comparison of the effects of 12 weeks of following a ketogenic diet with three days of resistance training per week vs. resistance training without any dietary invention among females with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). “-” indicates that there was no statistically significant change in that measure. Data source: Li et al. (2021) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/d09e203a-3414-423e-a643-d9b5f8c9a7b4/PCOS_IVF_Keto.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - The Use of the Ketogenic Diet for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out The effects of the ketogenic diet on females with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). “-” indicates that there was no statistically significant change. Data source: Palafox-Gomez et al. (2023). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/ed7527ec-18b4-43bf-be31-6edbcd9b634a/IVF_keto_PCOS.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - The Use of the Ketogenic Diet for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out A comparison of IVF outcomes before and after the use of the ketogenic diet among women with PCOS. Data source: Palafox-Gomez et al. (2023). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1694894870532-CVZQ9K4TLV1XJEQZHTX6/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - The Use of the Ketogenic Diet for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/713adf02-ba0f-4d65-82af-e1fb80f50107/Mediterranean_keto_PCOS.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - The Use of the Ketogenic Diet for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out The results of following a Mediterranean ketogenic diet for 12 weeks by women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Source: Paoli et al. (2020). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/9a96bb62-063a-4a0e-9ccf-7f6bfc754af1/Cincionne.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - The Use of the Ketogenic Diet for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out A comparison of the effects of a very low calorie ketogenic diet and a Mediterranean diet on women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Data source: Cincionne et al. (2023). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1677631649590-DQV40W3TLITQ17WNH76Y/Kelly-021723-05-square-web.jpg Nutrition & Lifestyle - The Use of the Ketogenic Diet for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - About the Author Kelly Grogan, Ph.D., NTM, is a holistic nutrition therapist who is passionate about helping females with PCOS. She currently manages her own PCOS with nutrition and lifestyle tools that she developed through extensive review of the scientific literature on PCOS interventions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1694894669120-NXT9UXLN335RQM7O64YY/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - The Use of the Ketogenic Diet for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://thepcosprofessor.com/nutrition-and-lifestyle/2023/6/12/altering-caloric-timing-to-manage-pcos monthly 0.5 2023-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1686675491120-T2GDW3OUUZXQR77VBNH2/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - Altering Caloric Timing to Manage PCOS - Make it stand out Eating the majority of calories at breakfast improves insulin sensitivity and reduces excessive androgens in lean women with PCOS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/acc78471-f749-4dec-b6f8-3c005222fbbe/Screen+Shot+2023-05-17+at+4.41.28+PM.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - Altering Caloric Timing to Manage PCOS - Make it stand out Washable, colorful, comfortable shoes! 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Use code PCOSPROF15 to save 15%! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1686675438285-BYTJ1LRJCPH9GFI6N9B5/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - Altering Caloric Timing to Manage PCOS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://thepcosprofessor.com/nutrition-and-lifestyle/2023/5/23/intermittent-fastingtime-restricted-eating-amp-pcos monthly 0.5 2023-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1684881686613-6WG9ASEX2KZTI2SXB2JT/image-asset.jpeg Nutrition & Lifestyle - Intermittent Fasting/Time-Restricted Eating & PCOS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/671f9ac2-d316-4e3b-89bc-c54857e25d7e/Signoes+image.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - Intermittent Fasting/Time-Restricted Eating & PCOS - Make it stand out Using a continuous glucose monitor is a great way to experiment with nutrition and lifestyle changes to address insulin resistance. 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No winner listed means that there was no statistically significant difference in the changes experienced between the two groups. Data source: Patten et al. (2022). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1683743457545-P90ZXUYE6OPFXRS6RWPD/exercise_PCOS.jpg Nutrition & Lifestyle - PCOS and Exercise: Which Kind of Exercise Is Best? - Make it stand out Both high intensity interval training and moderate intensity steady state training can improve insulin sensitivity and symptoms of PCOS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1683743801157-YUH8V18E8L1LGJUXLGON/unsplash-image-eot-ka5dM7Q.jpg Nutrition & Lifestyle - PCOS and Exercise: Which Kind of Exercise Is Best? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1baf1dac-cb7c-417b-a611-d1f4465144a7/best_exercise_PCOS.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - PCOS and Exercise: Which Kind of Exercise Is Best? - Make it stand out The results of 20 weeks of following either: a diet only plan, a diet and aerobic training plan, or a diet and aerobic + strength training plan among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). “-” indicates that no statistically significant change occurred. Data source: Thomson et al. (2008). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1683744021714-NR8V745PSGTSV2T1FL02/unsplash-image-h4i9G-de7Po.jpg Nutrition & Lifestyle - PCOS and Exercise: Which Kind of Exercise Is Best? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/692f5c87-2601-4164-8344-3d1aec8360bd/VizzaTable.png Nutrition & Lifestyle - PCOS and Exercise: Which Kind of Exercise Is Best? - Make it stand out The results of a 12-week strength training program for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). “-” indicates that no statistically significant change occurred. No winner listed means that there was no statistically significant difference in the changes experienced between the two groups. Data source: Vizza et al. (2016). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1673376162259-39T0KC9DGXCP0CD7ON6L/KGDL.jpg Nutrition & Lifestyle - PCOS and Exercise: Which Kind of Exercise Is Best? - Make it stand out Me, circa 2018, when I used to compete in crossfit competitions on occasion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1677631649590-DQV40W3TLITQ17WNH76Y/Kelly-021723-05-square-web.jpg Nutrition & Lifestyle - PCOS and Exercise: Which Kind of Exercise Is Best? - About the author Kelly Grogan, Ph.D., NTM, is a holistic nutrition therapist who is passionate about helping females with PCOS. 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Results compiled from Ahmadi et al. (2017). “-” means there was no statistically significant difference between the changes observed across groups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/eef0c19e-6674-4037-8e90-9435aa51a43d/ChudzickaTables.png Herbs & Supplements - Probiotics for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out The effects of three months of diet and lifestyle changes and supplementation with either a synbiotic (probiotics + prebiotics) or a placebo on body weight, body composition, reproductive hormones, metabolic health, and cardiovascular health. Results compiled from Chudzicka-Strugala et al. (2021). “-” means there was no statistically significant difference between the changes observed across groups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1c4e58f8-5506-4fc7-bdc3-9517d6246000/DarvishiTable.png Herbs & Supplements - Probiotics for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out The effects of 8 weeks of supplementation with a synbiotic (probiotics + prebiotics) on body weight, body composition, metabolic health, and cardiovascular health for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Results compiled from Darvishi et al. (2021). “-” means there was no statistically significant difference between the changes observed across groups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/aedef138-4dbc-4ea3-b11d-83c74a69cf87/synbiotics_PCOS.png Herbs & Supplements - Probiotics for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out The effects of 12 weeks of synbiotic (probiotics + prebiotics) supplementation on women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Results compiled from Arab et al. (2020). “-” means there was no statistically significant difference between the changes observed across groups or for that group alone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/8f624c8e-a9d2-440e-bc45-c10c06f09877/Probiotics_Acne_PCOS.png Herbs & Supplements - Probiotics for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out Pre- and post-intervention acne severity for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) taking either a probiotic supplement or a placebo for 12 weeks. Results compiled from Arab et al. (2020). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/e4f749c4-1b56-4b7c-81d2-ef60a93cb756/Hirsutism_Probiotics_PCOS.png Herbs & Supplements - Probiotics for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out Pre- and post-intervention hirsutism (excessive facial and/or body hair growth) severity for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) taking either a probiotic supplement or a placebo for 12 weeks. 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(2022). “-” means there was no statistically significant difference between the changes observed across groups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/c5f1fe66-509b-4633-bd70-05f0fbd4354c/KaurCycleRegularity.png Herbs & Supplements - Probiotics for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out The effects of 6 months of probiotic supplementation (or placebo) on menstrual cycle regularity for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Irregular periods are a hallmark of PCOS and contribute to infertility struggles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/da15aa9f-5efc-46d8-8ee8-4cbe5ff7bf83/Probiotics_Mental_Health_PCOS.png Herbs & Supplements - Probiotics for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out The effects of 12 weeks of supplementation with a probiotic + selenium or a placebo on measures of mental health, reproductive hormones, hirsutism (excessive facial and/or body hair), and measures of inflammation. Results compiled from Jamilian et al. (2018). “-” means there was no statistically significant difference between the changes observed across groups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1677631649590-DQV40W3TLITQ17WNH76Y/Kelly-021723-05-square-web.jpg Herbs & Supplements - Probiotics for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - About the author Kelly Grogan, Ph.D., NTM, is a holistic nutrition therapist who is passionate about helping females with PCOS. She currently manages her own PCOS with nutrition and lifestyle tools that she developed through extensive review of the scientific literature on PCOS interventions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1732408425652-R6XOQX41FKTTH6M4ZGMB/unsplash-image-FFgcWvplwsc.jpg Herbs & Supplements - Probiotics for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - disclaimer This post is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical issues. It is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a medical practitioner. Always consult a trusted healthcare provider with any questions you may have about a medical condition or treatment and before starting any new healthcare regimen. https://thepcosprofessor.com/herbs-and-supplements/2024/2/22/the-potential-benefits-of-berberine-for-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos monthly 0.5 2024-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/cd87e873-0276-4adf-aa1b-04faf8f08ea2/OrioTable.png Herbs & Supplements - The Potential Benefits of Berberine for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out The percent change in various markers of reproductive, metabolic, and cardiovascular health in women with PCOS that resulted from 6 months of supplementation with berberine. “-” indicates that there was no statistically significant change in this metric over the intervention period. Data source: Orio et al. 2013. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/a0bd2c2d-4680-40e1-8aaa-bd55c5b3470f/Li+Menstrual+Cycle+Regularity+Charts.png Herbs & Supplements - The Potential Benefits of Berberine for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out The effect of four months of berberine supplementation on menstrual cycle regularity among females with PCOS. Regular menstrual cycles: cycles lasting 21 to 35 days, Oligomenorrhea: cycles lasting 36 days to 6 months, Amenorrhea: cycles lasting at least 6 months, Irregular: cycles lasting 20 to 40 days with menstrual periods lasting 5 to 15 days. Data source: Li et al. 2015. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/da3000d6-befa-47b6-8e28-3702813a47a1/Li+Ovulation+rates.png Herbs & Supplements - The Potential Benefits of Berberine for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out The effect of berberine supplementation on ovulation by females with PCOS by month of study, reported for the study’s entire sample, those with a BMI under 23, and those with a BMI of 23 or higher. Data source: Li et al. 2015. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/f7c1dd88-126a-415a-ad7d-bff295aa0c19/Berberine_supplements_PCOS.png Herbs & Supplements - The Potential Benefits of Berberine for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out The percent change in various markers of health after four months of supplementation with berberine by females with PCOS. “-” indicates that there was no statistically significant change in this metric over the intervention period. Data source: Li et al. 2015. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/4d298354-4736-4a82-a09a-4efec128a993/DiPerrioTable.png Herbs & Supplements - The Potential Benefits of Berberine for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out The percent change in various measures of metabolic health, cardiovascular health, and reproductive health after 90 days of berberine supplementation by women with PCOS. “-” indicates that there was no statistically significant change in this metric over the intervention period. Data source: di Pierro et al. 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/db55d8a1-d9aa-43d3-866c-437fe15282f9/berberine+supplements+menstrual+cycle+regularity.png Herbs & Supplements - The Potential Benefits of Berberine for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out The effects of 90 days of berberine supplementation on menstrual cycle regularity for women with PCOS. Regular cycles: 21 - 35 days, Irregular cycles: > 35 days, Improved, but irregular: > 35 days but shorter than at the start of the study. Data source: di Pierro et al. 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/097b6bf1-7409-444d-a92b-dafb5aa62ce7/polycystic_ovaries_berberine.png Herbs & Supplements - The Potential Benefits of Berberine for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out The effects of 90 days of berberine supplementation by women with PCOS on ovary health. Data source: di Pierro et al. 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/097282c7-8d71-45ba-9912-84f65fef339d/berberine_acne_pcos.png Herbs & Supplements - The Potential Benefits of Berberine for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out The effects of 90 days of supplementation with berberine by women with PCOS on their acne. Data source: di Pierro et al. 2023. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/44d83398-2fb9-491b-9cf8-96db68fc2c70/AnTable+1.png Herbs & Supplements - The Potential Benefits of Berberine for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out The effects of 12 weeks of berberine supplementation, metformin use, or placebo on measures of reproductive, metabolic, and cardiovascular health. “-” indicates that there was no statistically significant difference in this metric between the two groups being compared. Data source: An et al. 2014. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/eb080786-0d33-40bd-80ea-5ba16f1c41c3/AnTable2.png Herbs & Supplements - The Potential Benefits of Berberine for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out The effects of 12 weeks of berberine supplementation, metformin use, or placebo on in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes. “-” indicates that there was no statistically significant difference in this metric between the two groups being compared. Data source: An et al. 2014. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/9f40c42b-9101-4379-b896-fb679185d827/berberine_letrozole_pregnancy_fertility.png Herbs & Supplements - The Potential Benefits of Berberine for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out The effects of up to 6 months of letrozole use, berberine use, or a combination of the two on ovulation rate and fertility outcomes among women with PCOS. “-” indicates that there was no statistically significant difference in this metric between the two groups being compared. Data source: Wu et al. 2016. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1677631649590-DQV40W3TLITQ17WNH76Y/Kelly-021723-05-square-web.jpg Herbs & Supplements - The Potential Benefits of Berberine for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - About the author Kelly Grogan, Ph.D., NTM, is a holistic nutrition therapist who is passionate about helping females with PCOS. She currently manages her own PCOS with nutrition and lifestyle tools that she developed through extensive review of the scientific literature on PCOS interventions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1708622562883-YZB11QE31CLGSP9L8NRG/image-asset.jpeg Herbs & Supplements - The Potential Benefits of Berberine for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://thepcosprofessor.com/herbs-and-supplements/2024/1/16/should-you-be-taking-omega-3-fatty-acid-supplements-for-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos monthly 0.5 2024-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/4768323e-4ddb-41da-ae92-4ebadade3b91/Screen+Shot+2024-02-18+at+8.42.24+AM.png Herbs & Supplements - The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out An example of a saturated fatty acid, where each inner carbon is bonded to its neighboring carbon atoms and two hydrogen atoms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/20a40caf-aa97-4632-b569-923e4aa5e4fa/Screen+Shot+2024-02-18+at+8.42.34+AM.png Herbs & Supplements - The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out An example of a monounsaturated fatty acid, where one carbon pair is double-bonded, resulting in fewer hydrogen atoms in the molecule. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/aa4d1d78-e599-481a-9af9-74fcfe23f4f7/Screen+Shot+2024-02-18+at+8.45.03+AM.png Herbs & Supplements - The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out An example of a polyunsaturated fatty acid with its first double-bonded carbon pair 3 carbons from the methyl end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1705696446841-CN6SO9LFQ0L3E9LSU1FV/image-asset.jpeg Herbs & Supplements - The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out Fish like mackerel are amazing sources of omega-3 fatty acids for females with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/eb273cc8-1e85-4fc5-a272-ae945a7ddb29/omega_3_supplements_pcos.png Herbs & Supplements - The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out A comparison of the effects of supplementing with 4 g of omega-3 fatty acids or 4 g of olive oil over 8 weeks among females with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Source: Cusson et al. (2009). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/25256edd-1bfb-420a-867c-4bee5c78ffbe/CussonLFGroups.png Herbs & Supplements - The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out A comparison of the effects of supplementing with 4 g of omega-3 fatty acids or 4 g of olive oil over 8 weeks among females with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with participants separated by starting liver fat percentage. Source: Cusson et al. (2009). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/f1d1bed0-1952-4f2a-b3d3-e14094da751b/Mohammadi.png Herbs & Supplements - The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out A comparison of the effects of supplementing with 4 g of omega-3 fatty acids vs. placebo over 8 weeks among females with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). “No significant change” means that any changes found were not statistically significantly different than zero. “No significant difference” means that any differences between groups was not statistically significantly different than zero. Source: Mohammadi et al. (2012). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/32922e17-8346-4f36-bacb-ed897891a133/omega_3_supplements_PCOS.png Herbs & Supplements - The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out A comparison of the effects of supplementing with 1 g of omega-3 fatty acids vs. placebo over 12 weeks among females with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). “No significant change” means that any changes found were not statistically significantly different than zero. “No significant difference” means that any differences between groups was not statistically significantly different than zero. Source: Ebrahimi et al. (2017) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1677631649590-DQV40W3TLITQ17WNH76Y/Kelly-021723-05-square-web.jpg Herbs & Supplements - The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - About the author Kelly Grogan, Ph.D., NTM, is a holistic nutrition therapist who is passionate about helping females with PCOS. She currently manages her own PCOS with nutrition and lifestyle tools that she developed through extensive review of the scientific literature on PCOS interventions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1705695421090-X648JMAOKPNM2VYCH18A/image-asset.jpeg Herbs & Supplements - The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://thepcosprofessor.com/herbs-and-supplements/2024/1/9/is-vitamin-d-supplementation-helpful-for-pcos monthly 0.5 2024-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1704812934387-1YNMC39R2FESUMOD9O2I/Ginger_miso_salmon_PCOS.JPG Herbs & Supplements - Is Vitamin D Supplementation Helpful for PCOS? - Make it stand out Salmon is a great food source of vitamin D! This ginger miso salmon with Napa cabbage salad is featured in an upcoming Women’s Health Meal Plan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/854a5470-d1d3-4830-8931-58b14122b02f/Vitamin_D_supplementation_PCOS.png Herbs & Supplements - Is Vitamin D Supplementation Helpful for PCOS? - Make it stand out Percent change in various markers of health after 8 weeks of supplementation with vitamin D among females with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). “No significant change” means that any changes found were not statistically significantly different than zero. Source: Irani et al. (2015). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/48043779-a519-41c0-b049-ee98ad869401/Vitamin_D_supplementation_PCOS.png Herbs & Supplements - Is Vitamin D Supplementation Helpful for PCOS? - Make it stand out Percent change in various markers of health after 12 weeks of supplementation with vitamin D among females with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). “No significant change” means that any changes found were not statistically significantly different than zero, and “No statistically significant difference” indicates that the difference between groups was not statistically significant. Source: Jafari-Sfidvajani et al. (2018). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/54f1ceb9-2e59-4d92-b74d-adc56184ef37/Vitamin_D_Supplements_PCOS Herbs & Supplements - Is Vitamin D Supplementation Helpful for PCOS? - Make it stand out Percent change in various markers of health after 2 months of supplementation with vitamin D among females with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). “No significant change” means that any changes found were not statistically significantly different than zero, and “No statistically significant difference” indicates that the difference between groups was not statistically significant. Sources: Ardabili et al. (2012 and 2013). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/9dccfa25-1967-4e23-ade2-5a64d76299a3/TrummerTable.png Herbs & Supplements - Is Vitamin D Supplementation Helpful for PCOS? - Make it stand out Percent change in various markers of health after 24 weeks of supplementation with vitamin D among females with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). “No significant change” means that any changes found were not statistically significantly different than zero, and “No statistically significant difference” indicates that the difference between groups was not statistically significant. Sources: Trummer et al. (2019). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1704921272369-CEV897OAAEL0Z2I2LA1U/image-asset.jpeg Herbs & Supplements - Is Vitamin D Supplementation Helpful for PCOS? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://thepcosprofessor.com/herbs-and-supplements/2023/12/27/inositol-part-iii-effects-on-menstrual-cycle-regularity-and-fertility monthly 0.5 2023-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1703716269819-TFM66Z19XCY5KO4RYXZQ/image-asset.jpeg Herbs & Supplements - Inositol, Part III: Effects on Menstrual Cycle Regularity and Fertility - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/666aeb64-45dd-4c89-9a19-3bcb6baf6380/ArtiniTableIII.png Herbs & Supplements - Inositol, Part III: Effects on Menstrual Cycle Regularity and Fertility - Make it stand out In vitro fertilization outcomes after 12 weeks of supplementation with either myo-inositol + folic acid or with folic acid alone. “No statistically significant difference” means that any differences found were not statistically significantly different than zero. Source: Artini et al. (2013). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1703711639448-BHK6115JKHE0RK8AYQ97/image-asset.jpeg Herbs & Supplements - Inositol, Part III: Effects on Menstrual Cycle Regularity and Fertility - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://thepcosprofessor.com/herbs-and-supplements/2023/12/23/inositol-amp-metabolic-and-cardiovascular-health monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/ba2938f7-ca08-4e5f-9233-751ea5de7ccd/NestlerTable.png Herbs & Supplements - Inositol, Part II: Effects on Reproductive Hormone Levels and Markers of Metabolic and Cardiovascular Health for Females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out Percent change in body composition, cardiovascular health measures, metabolic health measures, and reproductive hormones after 6 to 8 weeks of supplementation with either 1.2 grams of d-chiro-inositol or a placebo by participants with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). “No significant change” means that any differences found were not statistically significantly different than zero. Source: Nestler et al. (1999) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/9699a9e8-ffe1-4474-b57a-7d1eaf6ed7f4/IuornoTable.png Herbs & Supplements - Inositol, Part II: Effects on Reproductive Hormone Levels and Markers of Metabolic and Cardiovascular Health for Females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out Percent change in cardiovascular health measures, metabolic health measures, and reproductive hormones after 6 to 8 weeks of supplementation with either 600 mg of d-chiro-inositol or a placebo by participants with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). “No significant difference” means that any differences found were not statistically significantly different. Source: Iuorno et al. (2002) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/37de0eba-36f9-4ceb-85df-9db7dbb0fee8/CostantinoTable.png Herbs & Supplements - Inositol, Part II: Effects on Reproductive Hormone Levels and Markers of Metabolic and Cardiovascular Health for Females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out Percent change in cardiovascular health measures, metabolic health measures, and reproductive hormones after 12 to 16 weeks of supplementation with either 4 grams of myo-inositol + 400 micrograms of folic acid or with 400 micrograms of folic acid alone by participants with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). “No significant difference” means that any differences found were not statistically significantly different. Source: Costantino et al. (2009) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/6e0fed4d-9a4f-4cd3-9ab9-f6324cd8dbbd/ArtiniTable.png Herbs & Supplements - Inositol, Part II: Effects on Reproductive Hormone Levels and Markers of Metabolic and Cardiovascular Health for Females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out Percent change in reproductive hormones and metabolic health markers after 12 weeks of supplementation with either myo-inositol + folic acid or with folic acid alone. “No significant change” means that any differences found were not statistically significantly different than zero. Source: Artini et al. (2013). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/2816f047-118f-42c4-a471-b30aa32ca654/GenazzaniTable.png Herbs & Supplements - Inositol, Part II: Effects on Reproductive Hormone Levels and Markers of Metabolic and Cardiovascular Health for Females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out Percent change in reproductive hormones and metabolic health markers after 8 weeks of supplementation with either myo-inositol + folic acid or with folic acid alone. “No significant change” means that any differences found were not statistically significantly different than zero, and “No significant difference” means that any differences found between groups were not statistically significantly different. Source: Genazzani et al. (2012). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1703611242381-UXGZAO3WJM2GDYDB78EE/image-asset.jpeg Herbs & Supplements - Inositol, Part II: Effects on Reproductive Hormone Levels and Markers of Metabolic and Cardiovascular Health for Females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://thepcosprofessor.com/herbs-and-supplements/2023/12/18/inositol-what-is-inositol monthly 0.5 2023-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1703093886009-4WO5WAZQ0W3IUJANNT5V/image-asset.jpeg Herbs & Supplements - Inositol - What IS Inositol? - Make it stand out Citrus fruits are good sources of myo-inositol. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1703093794482-8BMY21Q2JT0DQ40SRZY4/image-asset.jpeg Herbs & Supplements - Inositol - What IS Inositol? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://thepcosprofessor.com/herbs-and-supplements/2023/11/15/fiber-supplements-pcos-and-metabolic-health monthly 0.5 2023-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1700941547408-L3M3KORZUJZ3LR5KS28Q/image-asset.jpeg Herbs & Supplements - Fiber Supplements, PCOS, and Metabolic Health - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/1700941623704-PATL21U325SI8S3VB6D1/image-asset.jpeg Herbs & Supplements - Fiber Supplements, PCOS, and Metabolic Health - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/56ce9627-40b1-46bc-b686-d64504a7f3f9/Pourbehi+Table.png Herbs & Supplements - Fiber Supplements, PCOS, and Metabolic Health - Make it stand out Summary of changes in biomarkers after 8 weeks of supplementation with psyllium powder, a soluble fiber, or microcrystalline cellulose, an insoluble fiber. “No significant change” means that the team found no statistically significant change for that metric. Results from Pourbehi et al. 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And it’s packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It’s pairs nicely with roasted chicken breast or baked salmon. https://thepcosprofessor.com/pcosfriendly-recipes/2024/3/8/cod-and-roasted-veggies-with-salsa-verde monthly 0.5 2024-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5aa1cd409f87705dc7754757/b6fecdca-94fb-4a21-b8f2-54247fa38575/PCOS_cod_and_veggies_with_salsa_verde.jpg PCOS-Friendly Recipes - Baked Cod and Roasted Veggies with Salsa Verde - Make it stand out This PCOS-friendly recipe contains loads of protein, fiber, and vitamins. 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