Dairy’s influence on the polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) 

In celebration of August’s Women’s Month, let’s discuss a topic that is on the tip of most women’s tongues.

Polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS, a metabolic and hormonal syndrome that affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age causes irregular or missed menstrual cycles that may result in complications such as infertility. Women who have PCOS are particularly more susceptible to the development of disorders such as insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and dyslipidemia that entails abnormal elevated cholesterol or lipids in the blood. It also drastically affects their overall health and appearance.

Researchers of medical studies have rapidly increased their focus on the correlation between PCOS treatment and dairy, specifically the influence dairy has on ovulation and fertility.

The latest systematic review by Zhang (et al. 2021) included 15 randomised controlled trials of interesting findings. The effects of milk on an individual’s inflammatory biomarkers did not show a pro-inflammatory consequence in these medical findings. The individuals that were part of the sample have metabolic abnormalities such as type 2 diabetes, being overweight, having obesity or having metabolic syndrome. A substantial anti-inflammatory effect in both healthy and metabolically abnormal participants was observed.

Milk and other dairy products, such as HPR, play a crucial role in women’s diets to reduce the possibility of PCOS. This interesting finding is justified by the beneficial effect these products have on the prevention of developing type 2 diabetes.

It’s so important to reach out to a Registered Dietician if you suspect any PCOS symptoms! It is up to each woman to take on the great responsibility of asking relevant health questions, to use critical thinking, and to intentionally look after ourselves in every way.

Including HPR as part of a balanced diet can added much need health to your daily routing.

Always here to help!

Your friendly nutritionist,

Candice

PS: To jump start this learning process on this topic, here are two must-reads:

“Milk and dairy products and their impact on carbohydrate metabolism and fertility – a potential role in the diet of a woman with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ” –

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7696580/

“Understanding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome” –

https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/polycystic-ovary-syndrome

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