TLDR Resveratrol improved menstrual regularity and reduced hair loss in women with PCOS.
This randomized trial investigated the effects of resveratrol on menstrual dysfunction, hyperandrogenism, and metabolic profile in women with PCOS. Seventy-eight women aged 18-40 were assigned to either a resveratrol (1000 mg) or placebo group for 3 months. The study found that resveratrol significantly improved menstrual regularity (76.47% vs. 51.61%; p = 0.03) and reduced hair loss (32.10% vs. 68.00%; p = 0.009) compared to placebo. However, there were no significant changes in androgen levels, insulin, lipid profiles, or other metabolic parameters. Resveratrol did not affect thyroid, liver, or kidney functions but had a negative impact on body composition without altering weight.
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