PCOS & Gut Health Connection
Women with PCOS experience insulin resistance, leading to elevated levels of insulin in the blood.
Insulin resistance can impact gut health because it may promote the growth of harmful gut bacteria and inflammation in the gut. This imbalance in gut bacteria, known as dysbiosis, can contribute to digestive issues like bloating, and nausea and may even affect metabolism and weight management.
PCOS can affect the way the gut and brain communicate. The hormonal imbalance and inflammation in PCOS may mess up this communication, possibly leading to mood problems like depression and anxiety.
PCOS is associated with metabolic inflammation, which affects the gut lining, potentially leading to harmful substances, such as bacteria and toxins.
