A Multidisciplinary Lifestyle Intervention for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Role of a Pulse-Based Diet and Aerobic Exercise on Reproductive, Cardio-Metabolic, and Quality of Life Outcomes

May 2018 in “ University Library - University of Saskatchewan (University of Saskatchewan) ”

Maryam Kazemi

polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS pulse-based diet TLC diet aerobic exercise insulin response cardiometabolic risk factors

TLDR A pulse-based diet with exercise improved PCOS health more than another diet, but benefits didn't last long-term.

The study investigated the effects of a pulse-based diet versus the TLC diet, combined with aerobic exercise, on women with PCOS. Involving 95 women, the 16-week intervention showed that both diets improved PCOS-specific health outcomes, but the pulse-based diet was more effective in reducing insulin response and improving cardiometabolic risk factors. Despite initial improvements, many health benefits were not sustained long-term. The study highlighted the need for further research to encourage long-term adherence to healthy lifestyle changes in women with PCOS.

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