Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Dietary intervention and exercise are recommended
in PCOS# management1
A combination of high-protein and low GI* foods can help
*GI - Glycinic Index #PCOS - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
References:
1. The Endocrine Society. Diagnosis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline. [Internet]. 2013. [cited 2016 Sept 21]. Available from: http://press.endocrine.org/doi/pdf/10.1210/jc.2013-2350.
2. Marsh KA. Effect of a low glycemic index compared with a conventional healthy diet on polycystic ovary syndrome. Am J Clin Nutr 2010;92:83–92.
3. Mehrabani HH et al. Beneficial Effects of a High-Protein, Low-Glycemic-Load Hypocaloric Diet in Overweight and Obese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Intervention Study. Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2012;31:117-125.