05 Feb Kick Your Cysts to the Curb!
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PCOS Herb and Mineral Guide
A popular list of herbs and minerals that have been proven to nourish your body and improve PCOS symptoms are listed in the table below.
| Herbs/Minerals | Benefits | Recommended Dosage | Common Sources |
| Chromium | Enhances the action of insulin, which may improve blood sugar control. | 1,000 mg | Onions, tomatoes, brewer’s yeast, oysters, whole grains, and bran |
| Calcium | In regards to PCOS, protects cardiovascular health | 1,500 mg | Kale, turnips, collards, mustard greens, kelp and supplementation. |
| Vitamin D | Aids in glucose metabolism. | 50,000 IU once or twice per week | Cod liver oil, eggs, salmon, mackerel, tuna and whole fat yogurt or other dairy products. Don’t forget good ole fashioned sun light! |
| Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s) | Weight loss, hormonal balance and regulation, inflammation reduction, and creates a healthy environment for conception. | 2200 mg (refer to suggested dose on supplement) | Salmon, herring, mackerel, hemp, flax, walnuts, dark green leafy vegetables, olive oil, whole grain foods, eggs, and supplementation |
| DIM | Balances the hormones and aids in the breakdown of estrogen; aids in overall hormonal balance in women with PCOS. |
200 mg | Supplementation |
| Dong Quai | Balances hormone levels and strengthen the immune system; normalizes the menstrual cycle, and act as a uterine tonic to reduce the pain associated with excessive menstrual cramping. | 550 mg daily 30 drops 2x daily in wate |
Supplementation/Tincture |
| Evening Primrose | Balances estrogen and progesterone; improves uterine health; anti-inflammatory effects. | 500 mg – 1500 mg | Oils/Supplementation |
| Licorice Root | Supports healthy insulin levels and liver health; helps maintain proper hormone production and release. | 20 drops in water 2x daily Drink tea 2x daily |
Supplementation/Teas/Tincture |
| Maca Root | Balances estrogen and progesterone in the body; nourishes the endocrine system. | 500 mg 2x daily 15 g daily (4 -5 tsp) |
Supplementation: normally powder or pill |
| Myo-Inositol | Helps with weight loss and appetite control; improves egg quality; reduces acne and hirtuism | 500 mg | Supplementation |
| Saw Palmetto | Decreases testosterone levels in the blood and has properties that can block the process of testosterone turning into DHT (dihydrotestosterone, a by-product of testosterone); lowers male testosterone in the blood. | 400 mg | Supplementation |
| Spearmint | Decreases androgen levels and reduces the levels of free testosterone in the blood. | Drink spearmint tea 2x daily | Usually taken as a tea |
| Tribulus | Nourishes the ovaries and normalizes the ovulation cycle. | 300 – 400 mg | Supplementation |
| Vitex | Deemed as one of the most powerful herbs for women’s fertility and menstrual health; supports hormonal balance via the hormonal feedback loop – hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis. | 500 – 1000 mg | Supplementation |
| White Peony | Lowers serum and free testosterone levels; reduces painful menstruation; Performs better when combined with licorice root | 3 – 6 g dried 3 – 5 mL daily (liquid) |
Supplementation: dried or liquid |
Of course, it wouldn’t be logical to try and supplement with each herb on this list, so continue your research and decide which combination is best for you based on how PCOS affects you personally.
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