A significant number of women with PCOS take Metformin to manage insulin resistance, but a recent study has shown that green tea extract actually outperforms the prescribed drug in lipid profile and glycemic control. 120 women with high BMI took part in this double-blind trial. The participants were randomized, and were given one of the …
A new study on artificial sweeteners and their effect on the brain sheds new light on food addiction and impulse control when it comes to high fat, high sugar foods.By now, we’re very familiar with the mind-body connection: that the brain is part of the body as a whole, not apart from it like a …
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Artificial Sweeteners Found to Reduce Impulse Control in The Brain – Dr Fiona McCulloch Read More »
It’s known that in PCOS, insulin resistance causes oxidative stress and inflammation to be carried in our blood. What’s less well known is just how important a role minerals like magnesium and zinc play with regard to antioxidant status and inflammation. 60 women with PCOS took part in a recent study. These women were between …
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Two Essential Minerals for PCOS: Magnesium and Zinc – Dr Fiona McCulloch Read More »
A fascinating new study was just released on the gut microbiome and PCOS. The study included 163 women: 48 of them healthy, 42 had polycystic ovary morphology (PCOM, meaning their ovaries have cysts that LOOK LIKE PCOS-type cysts, but according to the study, they didn’t meet the other criteria of PCOS), and 72 were formally …
Sometimes, a really simple approach can yield extraordinary results. A study (1) on depression in women with PCOS has shown that combining two very foundational supplements that can be easily found—Omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin E—were effective in treating depression and anxiety after just 12 weeks of daily use. The study followed 40 women …
Omega 3, Vitamin E, and Mood in PCOS – Dr Fiona McCulloch Read More »
Omega 3, Vitamin E, and Mood in PCOS – Dr Fiona McCulloch Read More »
If you are struggling with insulin resistance, you might want to skip the dairy aisle the next time you visit the grocery store. This recent study (1) has shown that Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA), which exist in very high amounts in dairy products, cause insulin resistance. This explains why dairy is so aggravating to …
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Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) in Dairy, and Insulin Resistance – Dr Fiona McCulloch Read More »
On various PCOS forums, one of the most common questions is how to survive the holidays while sticking to a healthy diet plan. Family members, although well-meaning, don’t necessarily realize that the foods normally served at holiday meals can cause health setbacks. It’s hard to say “no” to grandma when she’s offering a bowl of …
Hack the Holidays: Enjoy the Season without Regret – Dr Fiona McCulloch Read More »
Hack the Holidays: Enjoy the Season without Regret – Dr Fiona McCulloch Read More »
Leptin is an appetite-regulating hormone that is made by our fat cells. It has the vital function of telling our brains that we are full, have sufficient fat stores inside of our fat cells and do not need to consume more food. It’s like the “off switch” for hunger. When we eat a meal, our …
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If you have PCOS, you may feel that you have an altered relationship with food and with feelings of hunger. Before I made major changes to the way that I eat, portion control was always a challenge – it was often difficult for me to stop eating high calorie foods. It’s something I’ve struggled with …
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