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Nutrition Management And Weight Loss in PCOS

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  1. drsurabhijain

    drsurabhijain Silver IL'ite

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    [FONT=&quot]I get a lot of clients of PCOS at my clinic for Diet management in clinic. so thought to discuss this in detail.[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]As we all know Women with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), a greater risk for heart diseases, obesity, diabetes and infertility. Among other factors, an optimum diet is an essential treatment tool for effective management of PCOS. This diet and PCOS relation gets emphasis because of the role diet can play in combating the insulin resistance. This article of mine is an attempt to highlight the role of diet in PCOS and also to provide certain effective guidelines for proper diet planning.

    Insulin helps in the transport of glucose to our muscles, fat and liver cells through blood stream. However, during PCOS, this function tends to get impaired, due to which the process of getting the glucose out of the blood into the cells gets affected. The result is that the body secretes more and more of insulin to get this excess glucose out of the blood and in turn creates havoc with the hormonal levels, ability to lose weight, LDL and triglycerides levels. Hence, the best way to treat PCOS and its symptoms would be to correct the underlying insulin resistance problem with diet, exercise and if needed, weight loss.

    Studies and researches have shown that losing only 5-20% of body weight can lead to substantial improvement in your skin health, menstrual cycle irregularity, response to insulin and even fertility issues. The key to success for PCOS diet is a low glycemic index diet, which maintain a steady blood glucose levels and also help to reduce weight.


    Well, the non-obese women with PCOS problem who get regular periods may eat a balanced diet with approx. 50-55% of calories from complex carbohydrates( whole grains, fruits and vegetables) and 20-30% from lean proteins( egg whites, whole pulses and low fat dairy products). However, an obese patient with insulin resistance may need to lower the carb intake to 40% and replace the carbohydrates with healthy mono unsaturated fats like omega 3 fatty acids (flax seeds, olive oil and fish). [/FONT]

    [FONT=&quot]dietary guidelines [/FONT]
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    1. Try to select lower glycemic index foods such as whole grains (jowar, bajra, whole wheat, green vegetables, etc) as they will cause a slower rise in blood sugar levels. For example, oat flakes or wheat daliah (10 gm fiber/1/2 cup) has a lower glycemic index than cornflakes (1 gm fiber/1/2 cup).[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot] 2. Try to space the carbohydrates evenly through the day and eat small and frequent meals rather than 3 large meals.

    3. Restrict intake of those carbohydrates that trigger more hunger or cravings (i.e. refined sugar, sweets, candies or chocolates which triggers craving for some people). [/FONT]

    [FONT=&quot]4. Suggested vitamin / mineral supplements[/FONT]
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    5. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water per day as a high fibre carbohydrate intake can cause dehydration.

    6., limit foods high in saturated and trans-fats (i.e., whole milk and products, butter, red meat, fried foods, rich desserts, etc.). Select mainly monounsaturated fats (i.e. olive oil, canola oil, nuts) and omega 3 fats -fatty fish (such as bangda, rohu, sardines, and surmai), flaxseed, and nuts as these fats are heart friendly.

    Exercise on a regular basis to lose weight and improve insulin response. The above are just a few tips to guide you on a healthy path and to fight PCOS. An individualized diet strategy shall aid in lowering weight, decreasing the insulin resistance and also to improve your heart and over all health. It is always better to consult a specialist for the diet related services.[/FONT]
     
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  2. sudhakrishna

    sudhakrishna Gold IL'ite

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    THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION. WHICH IS VERY INFORMATIVE
     
  3. drsurabhijain

    drsurabhijain Silver IL'ite

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    priyamarpina New IL'ite

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    Its really very helpful to me
     
  5. dhanyasunder

    dhanyasunder New IL'ite

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    thx..i am pcos patient , under treatment
     
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    doctir if possible ,could u please suggest a southindian diet for me.
     

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