A magic Cure For PCOS is almost non- existent, but taking the right nutritional supplements will help you feel better, reduce your PCOS symptoms, lose weight, and your restore energy levels.
It will be of great benefit to you if you add a wide variety nutritional supplements to combat your PCOS. There are two supplements you absolutely need to take on a regular basis.
One very important mineral is Chromium. It is an essential mineral because it is needed for fat and protein metabolism and also for insulin activity. Studies have shown that optimal levels improve sugar control, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and reduces insulin resistance.
Studies show that taking a Chromium supplement regularly can reduce food cravings, boost efforts at weight loss, and boost your efforts in finding a cure for PCOS.
Although there are different types of Chromium, the most beneficial for women with PCOS is Chromium Picolinate. The typical recommended dose is 250-600mcg each day. It is possible to take higher doses of up to 1,000mcg a day in order to get a quicker and stronger effect, but please check with your doctor.
Good food sources for Chromium include wheat germ, chicken breast and oysters. But the best known source of chromium is Brewer's Yeast.
Another nutritional supplement that you must make sure you take on a regular basis is a vitamin like substance contained almost every cell of your body. It is important for controlling the way your body metabolises carbohydrate.
This vitamin like substance is known as Co-Q10 and studies have shown that people on a low fat diet doubled their weight loss when they included this substance. It again very useful in controlling blood sugar levels and also lowering blood pressure.
You should aim to take a 60mg capsule twice a day and it should be taken under the guidance of a nutritional therapist
One way to increase your Vitamin D levels is by taking a good high quality multivitamin tablet that includes Vitamin D and by exposing yourself to more sunlight. Good food sources are low fat dairy products and oily fish.
Note that Vitamin D is toxic in high doses and it is therefore wise to get your Vitamin D levels measured with a blood test.
Although there is no instant cure for PCOS, it is easy reduce your symptoms, by taking the right supplements. You may have to buy a few different tablets for use, but the health benefits that you will reap from taking these supplements will far outweigh the cost of buying them.
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