APT diet solutions by Apeksha Thakkar

  Nutrition for PCOS A very common health problem, which affects 6–8% of women of reproductive age. It is caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones. PCOS manifests as Irregular periods, which leads to infertility and development of cysts on the ovaries. Increased androgen  (male hormone) production, which causes irregular periods, acne, thinning scalp hair, and excess hair growth on the face and body, weight gain, mood swings. Increased insulin resistance; the body can’t use insulin effectively, increasing risk for type 2 diabetes,obesity,and cardiovascular disease. ( https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.111.020693 )   Why is Nutrition important? PCOS is characterized by hormonal imbalances, not only the reproductive hormones but also hormones that regulate blood sugar, fat storage, and appetite. An effective way to control symptoms associated with PCOS is balancing the hormone levels by consuming nutritious ,high fiber foods. ( https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/pcos.html...