Optimizing Nutrition for PCOS Management: A Comprehensive Guide

February 2024 in “ IntechOpen eBooks ”

Madan Pandey, Kritee Niroula

PCOS vitamin D vitamin E zinc selenium inositols insulin resistance hyperandrogenism berberine resveratrol

TLDR Proper nutrition can help manage PCOS symptoms and improve overall health.

The document "Optimizing Nutrition for PCOS Management: A Comprehensive Guide" emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet and specific nutrient supplementation, such as vitamins D and E, zinc, selenium, and inositols, in managing PCOS symptoms and improving metabolic and reproductive outcomes. It highlights the role of lifestyle modifications, including diet and exercise, in reducing insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism. The guide also discusses the potential benefits of natural molecules like berberine and resveratrol in alleviating PCOS-related metabolic dysfunctions. Overall, it underscores the multifactorial nature of PCOS and the need for personalized nutritional strategies to effectively manage the condition.

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