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00:00:00 Welcome to this video series on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS. My name is Julia Young and I'm a registered nutritional therapist specialising fertility. In this video I'm going to be discussing whether supplements can help support PCOS and if so which ones you might want to consider. Now if you've been diagnosed with PCOS or suspect you may
00:00:25 have it you've probably heard about supplements that might help but with so have it you've probably heard about supplements that might help but with so many options out there it can be overwhelming to figure out what's right for you. I'm going to guide you through some of the most commonly recommended supplements for PCOS and how they work and why it's important to take a personalised approach. First things first can
00:00:48 supplements really help with PCOS and the answer is it depends. PCOS affects each woman differently so what works for one person might not work for another. It's really important so what works for one person might not work for another. It's really important to work with a qualified professional who's trained in PCOS to help find the right supplements,
00:01:07 brands and dosages for you. It's important to know that it's not always better to have more and blindly buying supplements can be problematic. If you don't know what a supplement is doing in your body it could actually be making things worse. So before you run out and buy supplements I also want to emphasise it's really important to have a food first
00:01:28 approach. Try to get as many nutrients as you can from whole foods first approach. Try to get as many nutrients as you can from whole foods first because no supplement can fix a poor diet. Having said that our soils are depleted and sometimes our bodies may need a little extra support. So let's talk about some supplements that are commonly recommended for women with PCOS. So first of all there's one
00:01:51 called inositor or myoenositor. This is a naturally occurring compound found in small amounts in grains, fruits and legumes. Anositor can improve insulin sensitivity and lower fruits and legumes. Anositor can improve insulin sensitivity and lower testosterone levels making it a great option for women with PCOS who struggle with insulin resistance and
00:02:09 hormone imbalance. Anositor is often recommended because it's been shown to be a very important improvement to regularity and even support ovulation. Let's talk about B vitamins, especially B12 and folate. These vitamins play a key role in allowing insulin receptors to function properly and are crucial for hormone in allowing insulin receptors to function properly and are crucial for hormone production
00:02:33 and energy levels. You can find B vitamins in foods like meat, seafood, dairy and eggs. Ensuring you get enough B vitamins can help improve insulin sensitivity which is sensual when managing PCOS. Now vitamin D is another big one. Many women with PCOS are low in vitamin D and here's why. Vitamin D is stored in fat tissue so if you have a higher percentage
00:02:59 percentage of body fat you may not be able to utilise it as easily because it's bound up in that tissue. Studies show that vitamin D can help improve insulin resistance and ov ulation rates. Since vitamin D is so important I always recommend getting tested to check your levels before taking a supplement. It's one of those cases where you shouldn't guess.
00:03:21 You need to know where you're starting from. Then there's NAC or NAC tell cystic. NAC is to know where you're starting from. Then there's NAC or NAC tell cystic. NAC is a powerful antioxidant that can lower insulin improve weight loss and decrease free testosterone levels and even improve ovulation. It's found naturally occurring in meat, fish and legumes.
00:03:44 NAC is a great option if you're struggling with insulin resistance and weight management related to PCOS. Another helpful supplement is chromium. It's a mineral that's essential for improving insulin sensitivity. Chromium can help reduce BMI and fasten for improving insulin sensitivity. Chromium can help reduce BMI and fasten insulin which in turn helps with sugar cravings. We found fine chromium in foods like
00:04:08 broccoli, liver, potatoes and whole grains. One of my favourite supplements to recommend for PC OS is magnesium. It's an essential mineral that helps over 600 enzymes to work properly in the body including those involved in insulin regulation. Magnesium is also incredibly important for relaxation sleep which can be a struggle for many women with PCOS. You can find magnesium
00:04:29 sleep which can be a struggle for many women with PCOS. You can find magnesium in leafy greens especially dark leafy greens, nuts and seeds but if you're feeling tense having trouble sleeping or dealing with blood sugar issues a magnesium supplement could be really helpful. Then you have omega 3 fatty acids which are amazing for reducing inflammation
00:04:52 in the body which is often associated with PCOS. You can find omega 3's in fatty fish like
