How Unfit Fat Helps Cause PCOS and Type 2 Diabetes

Sunday, March 20, 2011
Byron J. Richards, Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist

Your white adipose tissue is a metabolic organ that must function correctly for optimal health - especially for the hormonal well being of women. PCOS affects 5% - 10% of reproductive age women, to varying degrees.  Its hallmark symptoms are acne, facial hair growth, and disrupted menstrual cycles.  Insulin resistance and high testosterone are typically demonstrated on lab tests.  This problem can occur with or without weight gain – but a new study explains that when PCOS is combined with weight gain1 then type 2 diabetes is knocking at the door.

The researchers compared similarly overweight women with and without PCOS. Those with PCOS had what I call a worse case of unfit fat cells. In other words, their fat cells were actually larger and more metabolically numb, meaning they made even less adiponectin Protein hormone that modulates metabolism including glucose and fatty acid catabolism. High levels are associated with low body fat. which is required by your liver to not have insulin resistance.

This means that following the Five Rules of the Leptin Diet is absolutely vital to any woman with PCOS so she does not gain weight or if overweight, starts to lose weight. Many nutrients can help boost adiponectin Protein hormone that modulates metabolism including glucose and fatty acid catabolism. High levels are associated with low body fat. as well as help restore fitness to fat cells. These include DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement., magnesium, niacin, pantethine, resveratrol Natural phenol or type of antioxidant found in red grapes, red wine. Research has shown beneficial effects as anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory agents along with supporting healthy blood sugar and cardiovasculature function., grape seed extract, and green tea. These nutrients help contribute to the improved metabolism of fat and are anti-inflammatory. This posting links with yesterday’s posting on DHA Docosahexaenoic acid Essential omega 3 fatty acid integral to the health of all cell membranes, nerve and brain function. Must be gotten through the diet via cold water oceanic fish or some very limited plant sources or taken as a supplement. helping PCOS.

Share:

Related Entries:


Referenced Studies:
  1. ^ Unfit Fat, Low Adiponectin, Insulin Resistance, and PCOS  Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism  L. Manneras-Holm, H. Leonhardt, J. Kullberg, E. Jennische, A. Oden, G. Holm, M. Hellstrom, L. Lonn, G. Olivecrona, E. Stener-Victorin, M. Lonn.

Other Health News

Pulling Data...
Loading Navigation...
Loading Content...

View complete Health News Archives
LiveZilla Live Help
Popular Related Articles:

Health Corner Health Corner Newsletter podcast classroom Guide Ask Byron
New Supplement Advisor

Telecourse
bookstore
Thyroid and Metabolism
podcast
autoship
Wellness Resources Success Stories!