10/03/2022
10 things worsening your PCOS symptoms that you might not even think about — which one of these was the most surprising?
1- tap water
Contaminated with estrogens, plastics, fluoride, pesticides, and other endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) shown to impact hormonal health including reproduction
I use + recommend Berkey filter
2- pesticides

Known reproductive toxins. Additionally, glyphosate (one of the most widely used herbicides), has been shown to disrupt gut microbiome, induce leaky gut, and is linked to cancer.
Shop Clean15 and DirtyDozen
3- lack of plant diversity
Monodiets reduce gut microbial diversity, may promote gut dysbiosis leading to inflammation and poor absorption of nutrients.
Consider probitoics if suited for you, like , but speak to a practitioner
4- processed meat
Known carcinogen. Higher in saturated fat, which worsens PCOS. Stay clear of nitrates.
5- refined sugar
The body can process moderate amounts just fine (ie eat your dessert); however, in excess promotes formation of cysts, weight gain, acne, hair loss.
Curb craving with Ovasitol
6- vegetable + seed oils
Higher levels of omega 6 compared to omega 3 in the body are what promote inflammation associated with things like painful periods, swelling, poor progesterone, and so much more.
Replace with EVOO and avocado oil
7- plastics
Contains BPA or BPA replacements linked with infertility; contributes to insulin resistance/resistant weight loss.
Replace water bottles with stainless steel like or glass like
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