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84 - Ketogenic Diets and PCOS: Hope or Hype?

2018/5/3
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PCOS Diva Podcast

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What exactly is a ketogenic (keto) diet and why do people feel so strongly one way or the other about it? In this podcast, we discuss the pros and cons of keto diets, specifically for women with PCOS. Martha McKittrick reviews the current research, offers sage advice, and answers questions women commonly ask me about keto such as:

How is keto different from a low-carb diet? Who should avoid keto and who should try it? Is it sustainable? Does keto dieting work for fertility? What is the keto flu? What should I know/do before I try it?