Healthy PCOS

  Hair thinning or loss in PCOS is caused by excessive amounts of male sex hormones called androgens. If you've been following me for anytime you know I always want to target the source of symptoms and not the symptoms themselves. Androgens are produced in three areas within the female system; 1) The ovaries - driven by insulin resistance and high insulin levels 2) The adrenals - driven by excessive amounts of cortisol and stress 3) Adipose (fat) tissue - driven by excess body weight Supplements To Manage Androgen Levels If you want to reduce your hair loss then you must be taking action to reduce the amount of androgens your body is producing. This means first finding out whether your androgens are being produced via your ovaries or adrenals. Secondly, taking the actions needed to resolve the hormonal imbalances of either the ovaries or adrenals. Zinc is a trace mineral that many women with PCOS are deficient in. It's also an essential micronutrient needed fo...

WHAT IS MACA ROOT? Maca Root For PCOS is a Peruvian plant grown in the Andes mountains that is a common ingredient in Peruvian cooking. It’s said to have an earthy, nutty, butterscotch-like flavour - yum! (if you’re into that). It belongs to the family of cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, kale, and cabbage. However, aside from its culinary uses, maca can also be processed and commercialised as a pharmaceutical because of its organic and biological nature. In fact, Peruvians have been using maca root as a medicinal tool for centuries either in the form of its natural state, maca powder, or maca capsules. Traditionally, it has been used to boost fertility, energy, stamina, and sex drive. This is because of maca’s highly nutritious content; roughly 28 grams of it contains 20 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of protein, 2 grams of fiber, 1 gram of fat, 133% of the RDI Vitamin C, 85% of the RDI copper, 23% of the RDI iron, 16% of the RDI potassium, 15% of the R...

  Although there’s no cure Cinnamon for PCOS , there are lots of ways to reduce those unwanted  symptoms , allowing you to regain control of your body. Recent research sheds some light on a possible way to do so, and that is, supplementing with cinnamon. And no, this does not mean binge eating cinnamon buns or donuts. If only managing your PCOS were that delicious! It simply means including more cinnamon in your diet, whether it be the spice or supplement, which is commonly referred to as cinnamon extract. Without further ado, let’s explore this tremendously popular spice and how it can benefit any woman with PCOS. BENEFITS OF CINNAMON FOR PCOS Results from a number of studies suggest that cinnamon may be a therapeutic agent for the treatment of PCOS. The most notable is the systematic review and  meta-analysis , carried out in March of 2020. Its aim was to evaluate five clinical trials, which looked into the benefits of supplementing with cinnamon for PCOS. Read More...

Supplements are a funny topic when talking about weight loss as the science of weight loss is this; you must be in a calorie deficit and you must be in hormonal balance. This means that any supplement that helps you lose weight must help you achieve one of these two 'laws' of  weight loss .  1️. L-Carnitine L-carnitine  is an amino acid that plays a crucial role in the production of energy by transporting fatty acids into your cells. In cells, it helps transport fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they can be burned for energy. One analysis of research looked at the results of nine studies and found that supplementing with carnitine led to a significantly greater amount of weight loss as well as a larger drop in body mass index compared to a control group. Daily dosage: 1.5g 2️. Glucomannan Glucomannan  is a type of fiber found in the roots of the elephant yam, also called konjac. It can feed the friendly bacteria in the intestine. It can also ...

PCOS Hair loss is caused by excessive amounts of male sex hormones called androgens. If you've been following me for anytime you know I always want to target the source of symptoms and not the symptoms themselves. Androgens are produced in three areas within the female system; 1) The ovaries - driven by insulin resistance and high insulin levels 2) The adrenals - driven by excessive amounts of cortisol and stress 3) Adipose (fat) tissue - driven by excess body weight How Androgens Cause Hair Loss Your hair grows in a cycle with the actual hair growing about 0.3mm to 0.4mm each day, which adds up to around six inches per year. However, not all of the hair follicles are growing new hair at the same time. Hair growth occurs in a cycle. At any given time, each strand is in a different part of the cycle. It’s a good thing that each of our hair’s cycles are not in sync, otherwise we would shed all of our hair at once! This means throughout the year your hair is in a ...

  WHAT IS MACA ROOT? Maca is a Peruvian plant grown in the Andes mountains that is a common ingredient in Peruvian cooking. It’s said to have an earthy, nutty, butterscotch-like flavour - yum! (if you’re into that). It belongs to the family of cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, kale, and cabbage. However, aside from its culinary uses, maca can also be processed and commercialised as a pharmaceutical because of its organic and biological nature. In fact, Peruvians have been using maca root for PCOS as a medicinal tool for centuries either in the form of its natural state, maca powder, or maca capsules. Traditionally, it has been used to boost fertility, energy, stamina, and sex drive. This is because of maca’s highly nutritious content; roughly 28 grams of it contains 20 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of protein, 2 grams of fiber, 1 gram of fat, 133% of the RDI Vitamin C, 85% of the RDI copper, 23% of the RDI iron, 16% of the RDI potassium, 15% of the ...

  The keto diet  is incredibly popular amongst the  PCOS community  currently. Many are sprouting its magical results but, there isn't anything magical about the ketogenic diet. WHAT IS THE KETO DIET? The ketogenic diet is a very low-carb, high-fat diet that involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake (5% of overall calorie intake) and replacing it with fat (75% of your diet to come from fats). This reduction in carbs puts your body into a metabolic state called  ketosis. To ensure you're in ketosis, it's best to buy a ketone meter. This measures blood ketone levels by pricking your finger and taking a small sample of your blood. It usually takes 2-4 days to enter ketosis and so you shouldn't be jumping in and out of the diet otherwise, you aren't actually following it. KETO BENEFITS TO PCOS Keto can definitely benefit someone who has PCOS if they also have  insulin resistance.  Certain studies have shown that the keto diet may improve...