PCOS - things you may not know.

Metformin, Clomid, Dianette and other PCOS medication
Did you know that if you have been on Metformin for a long period of time (12 months or more), it can deplete the body of essential vitamins, in particular B vitamins which are essential for muscle tone? A lack of B vitamins can result in some PCOS sufferers having mood swings, tiredness, lethargy, irritability, insulin and fertility problems. Vitaline can provide a personal diet, rich in these vitamins, which will give you all the stamina that you need for health, without hunger pangs, and with no gimmicks. Because of the success of these healthy eating plans, hospitals are now sending their patients to us, for help.

Have you gained weight whilst suffering with PCOS?
It could be an insulin problem which can lead to a cycle of carbohydrate cravings. To help you cope with your symptoms, and lose weight healthily, you need a low-fat, low-sugar, low-carbohydrate and protein healthy eating plan. This plan needs to be worked out to suit your individual metabolic rate and lifestyle, but it also needs to be rich in the extra vitamins that your body is short of, in order to get you back to optimum health. Vitaline can provide this plan. It is now agreed by the medical profession that PCOS sufferers have a different metabolic rate from women who do not have the condition. Standard diets just do not work long-term, whereas Vitaline Metabolic Rate diets do.

Pesticides, chemicals and additives
Organically-grown fruit and vegetables are much better for each one of us, and they are strongly advised for the PCOS sufferer. If you cannot find organically-grown produce, or perhaps it is too expensive, you should be washing your non-organic produce in one part solution of cider vinegar and twelve parts water, to ensure that some of the pesticides and chemicals are removed. After washing this way, please rinse in clear, filtered, water, to remove the vinegar odour. PCOS sufferers already have hormone imbalances as well as insulin resistance, and need to keep their food plain, and, as far as possible, without additives, pesticides or chemicals. Washing vegetables and fruit in this way will help.

Pre-packed foods
Did you know that you should avoid processed or pre-packed foods? This is because of the additives, colourings and 'E' numbers that they can contain. Again, you need food that is free of all additives to ensure better health.

Canned drinks
Did you know that some canned drinks contain aluminium? They should be avoided, as should drinks from plastic bottles. Try always to drink from glass containers.

Microwaving
Did you know that microwaving ready-made meals, or any food that is in a plastic container, can cause problems for PCOS sufferers? These foods can also contain artificial colourings and additives and again, wherever possible, they should be avoided.