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- 1. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Neuroendocrine Perspective Monika M. Woolsey, MS, RD inCYST Programs for Women With PCOS www.incyst.blogspot.com ©2009, inCYST Programs
- 5. Anyone at risk for PCOS is also at risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. ©2009 inCYST Programs
- 6. Postpartum Depression ©2009 inCYST Programs Increasing plasma DHA by 1% decreases symptoms by 59% Makrides M, Crowther CA, Gibson RA, Gibson RS, Skeaff CM. Docosahexaenoic acid and post-parrtum depression—is there a link? Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2003; 12 Suppl: S37.
- 7. EPA and algae technology ©2009 inCYST Programs Unless an animal is fed an omega-3 friendly diet, the resulting products (meat, milk, eggs) will not be omega-friendly.
- 9. Vegetarians have lower tissue DHA levels than non-vegetarians. ©2009 inCYST Programs Davis BC, Kris-Etherton PM. Achieving optimal essential fatty acid status in vegetarians: current knowledge and practical implications. Am J Clin Nutr 2003 Sep; 78(3 Suppl): 640S – 646S.
- 10. Statin medications disrupt omega-6 to omega-3 ratio. ©2009 inCYST Programs Harris JI, Hibbeln JR, Mackey RH, Muldoon MF. Statin treatment alters serum n-3 and n-6 fatty acids in hypercholesterolemic patients. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 2004 Oct; 71(4):263-9.
- 11. Functions of DHA ©2009 inCYST Programs Vision Hormone Function Seizure Thresholds Antioxidant Mood Regulation
- 17. Western medicine tends to treat each sympton of PCOS as a separate entity with separate medications for each. Some of these medications can worsen the problem. ©2009 inCYST Programs Psychiatric medications can cause weight gain, insulin resistance, diabetes, and PCOS Statins can disrupt omega-3 balance
- 19. Since inflammation is oxidation, and the inCYST approach is an antiinflammatory approach, it is not much different than rust repair and rustproofing… ©2009 inCYST Programs
- 20. If your patient is presenting with either of these problems, screen for historical indicators of potential DHA deficiency: Premature as a baby Bottle fed Lots of processed foods in diet History of dieting/eating disorder Multiple pregnancies Closely timed pregnancies Assisted reproduction Use of psychotropic medications ©2009, inCYST Programs
- 21. If your patient is presenting with either of these problems, screen for current indicators of potential DHA deficiency: Rapid perinatal weight gain Rapid perinatal weight loss Gestational diabetes Intense carbohydrate cravings Irregular sleep architecture High stress environment Memory problems Mood swings ©2009, inCYST Programs
- 22. Where to find a PCOS specialist ©2009 inCYST Programs www.afterthediet.com/pcoshelp.htm