University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
Kauser Abdulla Malik School of Life Sciences, Forman Christian College (A Charted University), Lahore, Pakistan.
J Food Biochem. 2022 Jul;46(7):e14117. doi: 10.1111/jfbc.14117. Epub 2022 Feb 24.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is caused by abnormal production of androgens resulting in the formation of small fluid-filled sacs in the ovaries. This condition worsens the life quality of women by disturbing their physiology and psychology in reproductive age. PCOS may also be associated with other morbidities like diabetes and hypertension. Numerous factors like imbalanced dietary patterns, poor lifestyle activities, improper care and medication, late diagnosis, and ignorance are involved in the prevalence of this disease in women. Hence, an early diagnosis and improved dietary and lifestyle management may improve the life quality and timely recovery of the patient from this disease. Various herbal extracts show a positive correlation in reducing the indicators associated with PCOS. This review discusses the effect of dietary and lifestyle practices on PCOS as prominent features. It has been recommended that a balanced diet with 40% energy from carbohydrates, 30% from fats, and 30% from protein with optimum physical activity could reduce severe PCOS symptoms and improve metabolic balance. Furthermore, recommendations for modification of diet and lifestyle activities are made which may positively influence the recovery from PCOS. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) severely affects the life quality of suffering women. The dietary patterns, lifestyle activities, and co-medical conditions collectively affect the severity and related consequences of PCOS. This article provides sufficient information on dietary and lifestyle modifications to effectively manage this disease. Furthermore, dietitians, nutritionists, gynecologists, and obstetrics physicians can benefit from the information provided in it to understand and develop the management strategies to alleviate the disease symptoms and severity.
多囊卵巢综合征（PCOS）是由雄激素异常产生引起的，导致卵巢中形成小的充满液体的囊。这种情况通过扰乱育龄妇女的生理和心理，从而降低了她们的生活质量。PCOS 还可能与其他疾病相关，如糖尿病和高血压。饮食模式不平衡、生活方式活动不良、护理和药物使用不当、诊断延迟和缺乏认识等众多因素都与该疾病在女性中的流行有关。因此，早期诊断和改善饮食及生活方式管理可能会提高患者的生活质量并使其及时从疾病中康复。各种草药提取物在降低与 PCOS 相关的指标方面显示出正相关。本综述讨论了饮食和生活方式实践对 PCOS 的影响，因为它们是突出的特征。已建议采用碳水化合物提供 40%能量、脂肪提供 30%能量、蛋白质提供 30%能量的均衡饮食，并结合最佳的身体活动，可减轻严重 PCOS 症状并改善代谢平衡。此外，还提出了饮食和生活方式活动的调整建议，这可能会对 PCOS 的康复产生积极影响。
多囊卵巢综合征（PCOS）严重影响了患病女性的生活质量。饮食模式、生活方式活动和合并的医疗状况共同影响 PCOS 的严重程度和相关后果。本文提供了关于饮食和生活方式改变的充分信息，以有效管理这种疾病。此外，营养师、营养学家、妇科医生和产科医生可以从其中提供的信息中受益，以了解和制定管理策略，以减轻疾病症状和严重程度。
