Episode 430: Keto and PCOS

How can keto improve outcomes in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)? What are the mechanisms on insulin resistance, hormonal regulation and inflammation that make the ketogenic diet so effective? How can you accelerate results with food as medicine? Tune in to hear us discuss why keto should be the first line of defense for PCOS and share supportive research. 

 

In this episode, we discuss the key features of PCOS, how it is diagnosed, and what causes it. We discuss how insulin resistance exacerbates PCOS and exactly why this diet works so well in treating this condition. Learn about the science behind keto for PCOS, plus hear us share food as medicine and supplement strategy. 

 

Also in this episode: 

• Episode 48: PCOS Part 1
• Episode 49 PCOS Part 2
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) | 6 Food-as-Medicine SOLUTIONS!
• LIVE Food-as-Medicine Keto Reset
• What is PCOS?
• Key Features of PCOS
  • Hormonal Imbalance
  • Irregular Cycles
  • Polycystic Ovaries 
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Difficulty with Fertility
  • Symptoms of PCOS
• How PCOS is diagnosed
• Causes of PCOS
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Inflammatory Drivers
  • Stress
  • Nutrient Deficiency
  • Microbiome Imbalance
• How Insulin Resistance Exacerbates PCOS
• How Keto Can Break the Insulin-PCOS cycle
  • The effects of a low-carbohydrate, ketogenic diet on the polycystic ovary syndrome: A pilot study 
  • Ketogenic diet improves fertility in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a brief report 
  • Weight loss improves reproductive outcomes in obese women undergoing fertility treatment: a randomized controlled trial
  • Effects of Ketogenic Diet on Reproductive Hormones in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome | Journal of the Endocrine Society
  • Women with PCOS on keto diet may see improvements in fertility 
  • Efficacy of very low-calorie ketogenic diet with the Pronokal® method in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a 16-week randomized controlled trial
  • Ketogenic diet improves fertility in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a brief report
  • Effects of a ketogenic diet in overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome | 
• Assessment of Hormones in PCOS
  • Labrix NeuroHormone Panel
  • Dutch Plus Panel
• Food as Medicine for PCOS
• 5 Supplements for PCOS
  • Relax and Regulate 1-2 scoops
  • EPA DHA Extra 2-4/day
  • Vitamin D Balanced Blend 1/day
  • Berberine Boost 4-6/day (with meals)
  • Cellular Antiox 2/day

 

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