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The Effects of Spinach-Derived Thylakoid Supplementation in Combination with Calorie Restriction on Anthropometric Parameters and Metabolic Profiles in Obese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

research The effects of spinach-derived thylakoid supplementation in combination with calorie restriction on anthropometric parameters and metabolic profiles in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial

3 citations , August 2020 in “Nutrition Journal”

This study found that spinach-derived thylakoid supplementation, combined with a calorie-restricted diet, led to more significant improvements in weight loss and insulin sensitivity in obese women with PCOS than calorie restriction alone.

research Hyperandrogenemia in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: prevalence, characteristics and association with body mass index

19 citations , January 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation”

This study found a high prevalence of hyperandrogenemia in women with PCOS, with distinct biochemical differences according to BMI and presence of hyperandrogenemia.

Activation of Nuclear Factor κB in Response to Cream Ingestion Is Related to Ovarian Androgen Hypersecretion in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

research Activation of nuclear factor κB in response to cream ingestion is related to ovarian androgen hypersecretion in polycystic ovary syndrome

6 citations , August 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility”

This study found that cream ingestion increased NFκB activation in women with PCOS, which was associated with insulin resistance and higher ovarian androgen levels, regardless of obesity status.

Evaluation of Metabolic and Hormonal Parameters in Women with PCOS Living in the Black Sea Region

research Evaluation of metabolic and hormonal parameters in women with PCOS living in Black Sea Region

1 citations , April 2021 in “Deneysel ve klinik tıp dergisi/Journal of experimental and clinical medicine”

This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome in the Black Sea Region had higher levels of androgens, obesity, and insulin resistance, increasing their risk of metabolic syndrome compared to healthy women.

research Evaluation of Insulin Resistance Markers in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients Receiving Metformin, Finasteride or Both

December 2025 in “Annals of the College of Medicine Mosul/Annals of the College of Medecine”

The study found that metformin alone most effectively reduced insulin resistance in Iraqi women with PCOS, but combining metformin with finasteride produced greater improvements in insulin sensitivity markers.

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User spent 23 years on Finasteride with side effects like weight gain and reduced libido. Switched to topical Finasteride, side effects reduced and waiting for results.

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A 22-year-old male with high estrogen levels is considering finasteride for hair loss but is concerned about potential side effects due to his hormone levels and family history of diabetes. Users suggest consulting a doctor, possibly an endocrinologist, and considering lifestyle changes like diet and exercise to address visceral fat and insulin resistance before starting treatment.

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A 36-year-old man with androgenetic alopecia suspects copper and zinc deficiencies may be accelerating hair loss and is supplementing copper to address this. He is also monitoring blood sugar levels due to previous prediabetes concerns and plans to test for insulin resistance.

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