How could diet affect PCOS?

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•Last Updated: October 25, 2023

A variety of diets (e.g., DASH, low glycemic index, low carbohydrate) have been shown to be beneficial for females with PCOS. These diets can be conducive to a reduction in calorie intake, which is beneficial for conditions secondary to PCOS such as metabolic syndrome, obesity and impaired glucose tolerance.^[1]^[2]

Last Updated:October 25, 2023

References

^Líška Dávid, Záhumensky JozefConservative possibilities influencing PCOS syndrome - the importance of nutrition.Ceska Gynekol.(2021)
^Maryam Kazemi, Amir Hadi, Roger A Pierson, Marla E Lujan, Gordon A Zello, Philip D ChilibeckEffects of Dietary Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load on Cardiometabolic and Reproductive Profiles in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled TrialsAdv Nutr.(2021 Feb 1)