One of the more unpleasant health challenges a woman can face is the constellation of symptoms that comprise a condition called PCOS, which include menstrual issues, oily skin and acne, weight gain, hypothyroidism and hair thinning, as well as increases in body and facial hair.
There are two major factors that influence the development of PCOS. The first is blood sugar and PCOS patients should always treat themselves like diabetics, whether or not they've been diagnosed. Staying away from processed and high sugar foods is important, calorie restriction and the ketogenic diet can help, and using blood sugar stabilizing nutritional supplements is a must, especially the B vitamins, chromium, zinc, selenium and sulfur.
The second key component of PCOS is estrogen and supporting its breakdown in the liver and clearance from the intestine is critical. Vegetable fiber can support the elimination and processing of estrogen. So, enjoy cruciferous vegetables and brussels sprouts daily can be very helpful. In addition to a well-rounded nutritional supplement program, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D help control inflammation and support the actions of estrogen, while daily application of progesterone cream can balance this untoward effects.
