Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ( PCOS ) and Low Glycemic Diet - An Updated Review of literature

iftikhar alam; Safia Begum; Sapna Miraj; Attaullah Jan; Sana Shah; Farhan Ali; Falak Zeb

doi:10.48165/jfdr.2023.3.1.1

Authors

iftikhar alam Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Department of Agriculture, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, Charsadda
Safia Begum Nutrition Education, Awareness and Training [NEAT], Cooperative Society Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Sapna Miraj Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Department of Agriculture, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, Charsadda
Attaullah Jan Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Department of Agriculture, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, Charsadda
Sana Shah Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Department of Agriculture, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, Charsadda
Farhan Ali Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Department of Agriculture, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, Charsadda
Falak Zeb Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/jfdr.2023.3.1.1

Keywords:

PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome, nutrition, low Glycemic Index foods

Abstract

One of the most prevalent endocrine disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is linked to an increased risk of metabolic dysregulation. Women who have PCOS have been found to have a higher incidence of obesity. Since eating disorders, such as binge eating, are frequently linked to obesity. Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are intrinsically insulin resistant and have a high risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Weight loss improves risk factors and hence low–glycemic index (low-GI) diets are recommended. The majority of PCOS women are lean, but they may still have central obesity and metabolic problems. In populations that are insulin-resistant, studies of dietary interventions with a low glycemic index (GI) have shown an increase in insulin sensitivity; However, in PCOS-positive women, there is little evidence of this effect. The objective of this review was to determine whether women with PCOS benefit from an isocaloric, low-GI dietary intervention on insulin sensitivity regardless of weight change. A GI diet may help restore menstrual regularity, reduce inflammatory markers and improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS.

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