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    Chromium Supplementation in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    September 2017 in “ Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research ”
    Xiaolei Tang, Zilin Sun, Lei Gong
    Studysummary This meta-analysis found that chromium supplementation was associated with decreased insulin resistance but increased testosterone levels in women with PCOS, with no significant benefits for other metabolic or hormonal indexes.
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