Vitamin B 3 (niacin), B 6 , C, and iron intake are associated with the free androgen index, especially in normoandrogenic polycystic ovary syndrome

Andon Hestiantoro Brilliant Putri Kusuma Astuti Ericko Ongko Joyo Ririn Rahmala Febri Vita Silvana Raden Muharam

Published in: Journal of the Turkish German Gynecological Association (2022)

There is an effect of micronutrient intake on androgen levels in women with PCOS. The association was more significant in NA PCOS than in the HA PCOS groups. These findings suggest an association between micronutrients, androgens and PCOS at a systemic level.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
insulin resistance
weight gain
adipose tissue
type diabetes