This episode dives into the intricate relationship between carbohydrates and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), debunking the myth that completely cutting out carbs or following a super low carbohydrate diet is necessary for managing PCOS.
In this episode, we cover:
The different types of carbohydrates—sugar, fibre and starch
Their impact on blood sugars and hormone health
Whether eating a lot of carbohydrates cause PCOS and diabetes
How many carbs you should eat to manage PCOS
The components of a balanced meal composition
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction to Carbohydrates and PCOS
01:00 The Truth About Carbs and PCOS Management
02:15 Understanding Carbohydrates: Types and Effects
Cutler DA, Pride SM, Cheung AP. Low intakes of dietary fiber and magnesium are associated with insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovary syndrome: A cohort study. Food Sci Nutr. 2019 Feb 27;7(4):1426-1437. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.977. PMID: 31024716; PMCID: PMC6475723.
Mergenthaler P, Lindauer U, Dienel GA, Meisel A. Sugar for the brain: the role of glucose in physiological and pathological brain function. Trends Neurosci. 2013 Oct;36(10):587-97. doi: 10.1016/j.tins.2013.07.001. Epub 2013 Aug 20. PMID: 23968694; PMCID: PMC3900881.
Cutler DA, Pride SM, Cheung AP. Low intakes of dietary fiber and magnesium are associated with insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovary syndrome: A cohort study. Food Sci Nutr. 2019 Feb 27;7(4):1426-1437. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.977. PMID: 31024716; PMCID: PMC6475723.
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