PCOS Supplements
This is the list of PCOS supplements I use to help manage my symptoms. These supplements help me regulate my cycle, regulate blood sugar, and helped me reverse my symptoms. These supplements along with a well-rounded diet, and regular exercise regimen, helped with my cystic acne and weight loss.
I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2014, I was advised that the best option for me to manage my symptoms would be to get on birth control. But my husband and I were trying to start a family, so birth control wasn’t an option. After a ton of research, reading articles and podcast; I found out that I could reverse my symptoms naturally without using birth control. I made the decision to implement a supplement regimen and overhaul my diet. Although PCOS is not curable, you can manage your symptoms. After working with a dietitian and health coach I was able to come up with a sustainable meal plan and exercise plan. After following my new regimen, I was able to lose 30 lbs and my periods came back.
This is the regimen that has worked for me. I would recommend that you speak with your doctor or health coach to establish a regimen that is specifically for you. I would also recommend reading the following books: Healing PCOS by Amy Medling and Woman Code by Alisa Vitti.
Here is what you came here for, below is are the supplements that I used to manage my PCOS.
Multi-Vitamin
Helps to ensure that you get the vitamins and nutrients you may be missing from your diet.
Helps reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.
Vitamin D
Is a vitamin the is crucial to the endocrine system.
Vitamin D can help improve irregular cycles and aide in ovulation
Magnesium
Helps reduce your risk for high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke and osteoporosis.
Helps improve energy, mood, balancing hormones and more.
Inositol
Is a B vitamin that helps improve insulin resistance. It can help with fertility in cases of PCOS
This is one of the best supplements for women with PCOS
Probiotic
This supplement aids in digestion and gut health
Can help reduce inflammation and can help regulate androgen and estrogen hormones.
Omega 3
Aides in reducing testosterone
Aides in regulating your menstrual cycle
B12
Is a vital vitamin for your body’s functioning
Also helps to aid in energy and mood
This is the list of supplements I take for my PCOS. There are a few that are missing from this list, I also cut a few from my regimen recently. These supplements along with a regular exercise regimen and meal plan have helped me lose weight, regulate my cycles, get proper rest and clear my acne. If you are trying to manage your symptoms or reverse your PCOS. Start with a supplement regimen.
Additional Tips to help manage your PCOS:
Reduce Stress
Self-care and morning routine
Eat a whole food diet
Reduce toxins in your self-care and home products (look out for My Favorite PCOS products post soon!)
Make sure that you are getting enough rest
Workout (weight training, yoga and walking are ideal)
Make sure you are seeing your doctor regularly
Supplement Regimen Examples:
Current Regimen
Breakfast
Multivitamin
Inositol
Fish Oil
Vitamin D
Vitamin C (Emergen-C for Immunity)
Probiotic
Lunch
B12
Fenugreek
Dinner
Magnesium
Intermittent Fasting
Breakfast
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Lunch
Multivitamin
Inositol
B12
Fish Oil
Probiotic
Dinner
Magnesium
