Have you wondered about the benefits of curcumin for PCOS? Curcumin, a component of turmeric, is a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. Here is what to know about taking curcumin and three big benefits of curcumin for PCOS.
Unless you are living under a rock, you undoubtedly heard about the Ozempic GLP-1 receptor agonist craze. So how do Ozempic and other Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) like Wegovy and Mounjaro, work for people with PCOS who struggle with insulin resistance? And what concerns or risks are there for folks with PCOS who are using these medications? Here’s what to know about GLP-1 RAs and PCOS.
Emerging research is showing that coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10 may offer numerous benefits to people with PCOS, Coenzyme Q10 has been shown to be involved in improving fertility and pregnancy in women with PCOS. Newer research is showing the potential of Q10 to lower testosterone as well as cholesterol and insulin levels. Here’s what to know about Coenzyme Q10 if you have PCOS.
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.
