Effect of Intermittent Fasting on Anthropometric Measurements, Metabolic Profile, and Hormones in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Systematic review finds intermittent fasting improves metabolic profile and hormonal imbalances in women with PCOS, suggesting potential health benefits.
Key Points
Intermittent fasting effectively reduced body weight by 4.25 kg in women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Meta-analysis showed significant decreases in fasting blood glucose by 2.86 mg/dL and fasting insulin by 3.17 μU/mL.
Improvements in hormonal profiles included reductions in dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate and free androgen index.
Intermittent fasting may enhance metabolic and inflammatory profiles, warranting further studies for validation.