Effects of Ketogenic Diet on Weight Loss Parameters Among Obese or Overweight Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

March 2024 in “ Food & Nutrition Research ”

Nan-nan Xing, Fang Ren, Hui Yang

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TLDR A ketogenic diet helps reduce weight, BMI, waist size, and fat in overweight women with PCOS.

The systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of a ketogenic diet on weight loss and metabolic parameters in obese or overweight patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The results indicate that a ketogenic diet may aid in weight loss and improve metabolic health in this group. Despite these promising findings, the evidence is not yet robust, and further research is necessary to confirm the effectiveness of ketogenic diets as a treatment for PCOS.

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