Macro partitioning
The Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) improves cardiometabolic risk factors, insulin resistance, and hyperandrogenism in PCOS.
Adopt a Mediterranean-style diet: eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains. Use olive oil as your main fat, eat fish and nuts regularly, and limit red meat and processed foods. This pattern helps improve insulin resistance and hormone levels in PCOS.
the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) has been found to be beneficial in PCOS populations, as it reduces inflammatory markers, testosterone, and Ferriman-Gallwey score and improves insulin resistance and hyperandrogenemia.
Why this rating
Based on narrative review citing studies, but evidence is limited to small numbers of participants.
Source
Diet and Exercise in the Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Practical Considerations for Person-Centered Care
Giorgia Elisabeth Colombo et al. · Seminars in Reproductive Medicine · 2023
DOI 10.1055/s-0043-1777116
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