Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects approximately 1 in 10 women of reproductive age in the UK. At its root, PCOS is largely a metabolic disorder driven by insulin resistance — and keto directly addresses this.
High insulin levels stimulate the ovaries to produce excess androgens (male hormones), disrupting the menstrual cycle and causing the characteristic symptoms of PCOS.
By dramatically reducing carbohydrate intake, keto lowers insulin levels. Multiple studies show that women with PCOS following ketogenic diets experience improvements in menstrual regularity, reduced testosterone, improved fertility, and weight loss.
A 2020 study in Nutrients found that women with PCOS on a ketogenic diet for 12 weeks showed significant reductions in testosterone, improvements in LH/FSH ratios, and weight loss of 9% on average.
Start with a standard ketogenic approach: 20g net carbs, adequate protein, high fat. Our keto breakfast recipes are hormone-supportive ways to start the day, and our keto desserts let you satisfy sweet cravings without spiking insulin.