Effect of a Low Insulinemic Diet on Clinical, Biochemical, and Metabolic Outcomes in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    December 2013 in “ ThinkTech (Texas Tech University) ”
    Ali M. Pohlmeier
    TLDR A low insulinemic diet improves weight, hormone levels, and well-being in women with PCOS.
    The study investigated the effects of a low insulinemic diet on women with PCOS, involving 24 participants aged 18-45 with a BMI between 25 and 45 kg/m² over an 8-week period. The diet led to significant reductions in weight, BMI, fat mass, hip and waist circumference, fasting and 2-hour insulin levels, triglycerides, VLDL, free and total testosterone, and vitamin D levels. HDL levels decreased, while fat oxidation increased. Improvements were also noted in binge eating behaviors and quality of life, as measured by the Binge Eating Scale and PCOS-specific questionnaire. These findings suggested that a low insulinemic diet could positively impact anthropometric, biochemical, and metabolic outcomes, as well as psychological well-being in women with PCOS.
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