Summary
Dr Jen Ashton joins ZOE Science & Nutrition to discuss understanding endometriosis and pcos | dr jen ashton. Key topics include nutritional strategies based on current research; practical takeaways for implementing discussed protocols; key research findings and their real-world applications.
Key Points
- Nutritional strategies based on current research
- Practical takeaways for implementing discussed protocols
- Key research findings and their real-world applications
- Expert insights on optimizing health outcomes
Key Moments
5% body weight loss can improve PCOS symptoms
Women with PCOS who lose just 5% of their starting body weight can see meaningful improvement in symptoms. The recommended dietary approach includes limiting added sugar to 25 grams per day (WHO recommendation), focusing on lean protein and healthy fats like olive oil, avocado, and nuts, and choosing complex over refined carbohydrates.
"Women with PCOS who lose 5% of their starting body weight, and so most of that is going to be fat tissue."
Endometriosis can implant anywhere in the body including lungs
Endometriosis affects about 10% of women and is severely underdiagnosed because it typically requires surgical diagnosis. Endometrial cells can implant on the bladder, bowel, diaphragm, and even lungs. Pain is the hallmark symptom. Exciting new research on testing via menstrual blood may improve diagnosis rates in the future.
"They can implant on the bladder, the bowel, the undersurface of the diaphragm. There have been women with endometriotic implants in their lungs."
