Flaxseeds for PCOS
Flaxseeds May Help Manage PCOS PCOS: Polysystic Ovary Syndrome, PCOS, is a common disorder among women of reproductive age. It is mainly due to hormonal imbalance and many a times associated to irregular periods, hirsutism, amenorrhea, and obesity. Change in life style and healthy eating may help manage it. There are certain foods that may help balance hormones. There are several studies and clinical trials which suggest that certain natural food items that may help. Flaxseeds are one of the food items that may help manage PCOS. Flaxseeds : An excellent source of lignan, omega-3 fatty acid, fiber, minerals and vitamins, flaxseeds offer multitudes of health benefits. Lignan in flaxseed is about 800 folds more than the other plant foods. How do flaxseeds help manage PCOS? Lignans are plant estrogens and helps normalize the hormone imbalancing linked to PCOS [1] [2] . It produces hormone binding chemical called globulin which helps reducing the high level of testoster