Nutritional Supplement Guide – PCOS

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About PCOS

PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a condition in which a woman’s eggs don’t mature properly each month and she doesn’t ovulate properly. The classic symptoms include long or irregular menstrual cycles, missed periods, excess facial or body hair, acne, weight gain and infertility.

There is no specific test for PCOS, so a doctor may carry out a range of tests and will also consider all the signs and symptoms to diagnose the condition. PCOS can be linked to hormone imbalances and nutritional factors.

Recommended supplements

To support the nutritional requirements of the body when you have PCOS we would recommend including a wide ranging multivitamin, an anti-oxidant formula and build your stores of DHA and EPA Omega 3 as well as taking an Inositol supplement, an essential component of cell walls. We would therefore recommend the following:

Vitafem, Vitafem Boost and Vital DHA are all included in our Female Pre-conception Support Pack.

Recommended tests

Vitamin D

Low levels of Vitamin D can be a risk factor in PCOS. It is advisable to check your levels of Vitamin D to assess the need for and level of Vitamin D supplementation required.

Also recommended

Nutrition consultation

Supplements can be helpful but are not a substitute for a healthy diet tailored to your individual needs. Adopting the right nutritional approach and lifestyle can help you to manage the symptoms of PCOS and support healthy hormonal function. Conventional healthy eating guidelines may not be the most appropriate dietary approach for women with PCOS. Helping to manage the symptoms of PCOS is a speciality of the clinic and we have a great deal of experience in this area. We can recommend a special nutrition plan, based on sound principles with the option of regular monitoring and support to help you keep on track.

Consultations last 60 minutes and can be carried out in person or by Skype.

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Further Resources

If you would like to read more on how to boost your chances of conceiving naturally over 35 two of Zita’s books will provide invaluable companions for your journey.

Zita has also written a FREE download – “Get Pregnant Faster – Naturally”

Why Zita West Supplements?

There is lots of evidence that shows nutrition can directly impact your fertility health, not only for conception, but also for your baby’s development, from before birth and throughout breastfeeding. Good nutrition is important for healthy eggs and sperm, so taking nutritional supplements can be particularly beneficial while trying to conceive.

There is lots of information about nutrition and taking supplements to boost fertility in our blog, or if you would like more in-depth information about how nutrition affects fertility and how you can adjust your diet to improve your chances of conceiving, take a look at our Nutrition and Lifestyle Assessments with our specialist fertility Nutritionists. Before taking any nutritional supplements, speak with your doctor or clinical team.