If you’ve been following the PCOS Nutrition Center blog, you know what a fan we are of a combination of myo and d-chiro inositol (DCI) for pretty much any person with PCOS, regardless of age or fertility. New research is starting to compare the benefits of inositol to metformin in women with PCOS. The results may surprise you!
Like so many people with PCOS, I have obstructive sleep apnea. A common condition, sleep apnea causes pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. Sleeping pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes and can be accompanied by snoring, gasping, or choking for air. Like many, I was unaware that I had it. Here is my experience getting diagnosed with sleep apnea and treatment using a CPAP machine.
While no pill or drink can replace a healthy diet and lifestyle, emerging research has shown that taking the right dietary supplements can help to improve PCOS. That’s because people with PCOS have been shown to be deficient in some key vitamins and minerals, many of which affect fertility and insulin resistance. Certain medications are also known to affect the absorption of specific nutrients. Here’s our list of the Top 10 nutrition supplements for people with PCOS.
Ovasitol is a unique supplement for any woman with PCOS that combines myo- and d-chiro-inositol in the body’s naturally occurring ratio of 40 to 1. This ideal ratio has been shown to reduce insulin, regulate periods, restore hormone balance, and improve egg quality and ovulation. Many women who take Ovasitol report a significant reduction in carbohydrate cravings. Here are the answers to the most common questions about Ovasitol for PCOS.
New guidelines have come out about the importance of vitamin D for PCOS, especially when it comes to having a healthy pregnancy. Here’s what you need to know.
As a registered dietitian nutritionist at the PCOS Nutrition Center, I have heard it all when it comes to foods to avoid for PCOS. You have probably heard your fair share of them as well on social media. This saddens me. One of the main reasons I became an RDN is because I saw the good in food. Food has the power to keep us healthy. Food can help heal PCOS. Food is meant to be enjoyed, not feared. Here’s how food can help PCOS.
