For Pcos Whey Protein Might Help Hormone Health

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      Current Developments in Nutrition: “Effect of Whey Protein on Insulin Sensitivity and Glucose Metabolism in Women With and Without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)”
    
      Kecia Gaither, MD, double board-certified OB/GYN, maternal fetal medicine; director, Perinatal Services, NYC Health+Hospitals/Lincoln, New York, New York
    
      International Journal of Endocrinology: “The Effect of Low-Carbohydrate Diet on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials”
    
      Sara Mucowski, MD, board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, Dallas IVF, Dallas and Plano, Texas
    
      Rinku Mehta, MD, board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, Dallas IVF, Frisco and Plano, Texas

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Whey protein and other high-quality proteins may help with PCOS, but more research is needed.

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      Current Developments in Nutrition: “Effect of Whey Protein on Insulin Sensitivity and Glucose Metabolism in Women With and Without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)”
    
      Kecia Gaither, MD, double board-certified OB/GYN, maternal fetal medicine; director, Perinatal Services, NYC Health+Hospitals/Lincoln, New York, New York
    
      International Journal of Endocrinology: “The Effect of Low-Carbohydrate Diet on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials”
    
      Sara Mucowski, MD, board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, Dallas IVF, Dallas and Plano, Texas
    
      Rinku Mehta, MD, board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, Dallas IVF, Frisco and Plano, Texas