03/03/2026
This will ruffle some feathers, but some of the loudest PCOS advice on here is not what the research actually says
1️⃣ You cannot out-diet a fried nervous system.
If you live in fight-or-flight: under-eating, overtraining, running on caffeine - your hormones will reflect it. Regulation comes first.
2️⃣ The unsexy foundations move the needle.
Sleep. Enough food. Balanced meals. Protein. Fibre. Micronutrients. Emotional safety. Nothing works without these
3️⃣ PCOS is not one-size-fits-all.
Insulin resistance, inflammation, adrenal stress, thyroid imbalances and gut dysfunction require different strategies. Generic advice fails when it ignores your root cause
That’s why I built our updated PCOS Root Cause Assessment.
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4️⃣ Sleep and mental health matter more than obsessing over carbs.
Chronic stress worsens insulin resistance, cravings and ovulation issues. Rice is not the villain.
5️⃣ Most women with PCOS are under-eating fibre, not protein.
Fibre supports insulin sensitivity, gut health and oestrogen clearance.
6️⃣ PCOS does not cause pain.
Severe pelvic or period pain points to conditions like endometriosis or adenomyosis. You deserve proper investigation.
7️⃣ Berberine is not always a good idea.
Long-term use can disrupt the gut microbiome. I prefer inositol and chromium
8️⃣ Extreme restriction is not the solution.
Especially in a group who are more likely to experience disordered eating - this can backfire
9️⃣ You are allowed to do intense workouts if they feel good.
Evidence shows resistance training, intervals and cardio all improve insulin resistance
🔟 PCOS does not disappear after menopause.
It is a lifelong metabolic condition we need to keep managing
1️⃣1️⃣ If you are not pooping daily, hormones struggle to stay balanced. Gut health is so important for PCOS
None of this is extreme.
This is what actually works.
I put my PCOS into remission by mastering the boring, evidence-based basics 🤍
Which of these have you been told the opposite of?
