Journal of International Obstetrics and Gynecology ›› 2022, Vol. 49 ›› Issue (2): 166-171.doi: 10.12280/gjfckx.20210729

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The Role of Food Supplements in Insulin-Resistant Obesity Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

SHI Bai-chao, WANG Yu, WU Xiao-ke()   

  1. Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China (SHI Bai-chao);The First Affiliated Hospital, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China (WANG Yu, WU Xiao-ke)
  • Received:2021-08-03 Published:2022-04-15 Online:2022-05-09
  • Contact: WU Xiao-ke E-mail:xiaokewu2002@vip.sina.com

Abstract:

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a reproductive endocrine disease with highly incidence. Insulin resistance and obesity not only are the main clinical characteristics of PCOS, but also participate in the pathogenesis of PCOS. Food supplements such as inositol, docosahexaenoic acid, red yeast rice, berberine, curcumin, probiotic preparations and emerging functional foods may regulate glucose metabolism in PCOS through a variety of regulatory mechanisms and signal pathways, such as enhancing insulin sensitivity, regulating intestinal microflora, increasing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity, inhibiting liver gluconeogenesis and increasing glucose transport. The use of specific food supplements in obese patients with PCOS may improve symptoms and signs including insulin resistance and metabolism, promote ovulation and increase the pregnancy rate. In view of this, the narrative review is to discuss the mechanism of food supplements from the point of view of the relationship between obese women with PCOS and insulin resistance, so as to provide potential treatment for clinical treatment of PCOS.

Key words: Polycystic ovary syndrome, Insulin resistance, Food supplements, Obesity, Metabolism