Decrease in the level of nervonic acid and increased gamma linolenic acid in the plasma of women with polycystic ovary syndrome after a three-month low-glycaemic index and caloric reduction diet

Decrease in the level of nervonic acid and increased gamma linolenic acid in the plasma of women with polycystic ovary syndrome after a three-month low-glycaemic index and caloric reduction diet

The aetiology of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) remains uncertain and thus dedicated studies are still of much importance. Patients in this group are at high risk for metabolic syndrome, diabetes and ischemic heart disease. Our goal was to use a dietary intervention, facilitating the regression of...

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Main Authors: Szczuko Małgorzata, Drozd Arleta, Maciejewska Dominika, Zapałowska-Chwyć Marta, Stachowska Ewa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2019-07-01
Series:Open Life Sciences
Subjects:
polycystic ovary syndrome
fatty acids
nervonic acid
gamma linolenic acid
dietary intervention
reduction diet
glycaemic index
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/biol-2019-0026

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https://doi.org/10.1515/biol-2019-0026

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