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Sep 2023
28m 40s

Should you take zinc for PCOS?

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#199: Today we are talking about Zinc for PCOS! Zinc deficiency is more common in women with PCOS than those without, especially if you have insulin resistant PCOS.

Zinc is an essential mineral responsible for nearly 100 biological chemical reactions and crucial for the regulation of hormone release. It is also very important for the reproductive system in women, and only recently, attention has been drawn to the potential role of zinc in PCOS!

Topics covered:

- Does zinc increase testosterone in women with PCOS?

- How else does Zinc help PCOS?

- What is the right zinc to take?

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