These hormones are disrupted in PCOS.
More than half of all women with PCOS develop diabetes by age 40.
Dietary Recommendations
There are no specific dietary recommendations for women with PCOS.
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There are reasons for this guidance.
Even though protein is broken down slowly, 50 to 60% of it is converted to glucose.
The same may not be true when protein, carbohydrate, and fat are combined.
The same applies if you have advanced kidney disease, in which a high-protein diet may be contraindicated.
Protein Sources
The best sources ofprotein for weight lossare low insaturated fat.
For example, grains are low in the amino acid lysine, while beans and nuts are low inmethionine.
This way you’ll be able to sustain your diet and any benefits it provides.
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