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In a meta-analysis of 15 randomised trials covering 916 women with polycystic ovary syndrome, polyphenol supplements modestly reduced serum insulin, luteinising hormone and BMI compared with placebo, while testosterone levels did not change.
- Study design
- Meta-analysis
- Journal
- Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol
- Evidence
- well supported
What it shows: Real but modest: results pooled from 15 trials in 916 women, and the BMI change in particular was tiny. Testosterone, a key driver of PCOS symptoms, did not move, so this is a supporting act rather than a stand-alone treatment.Meta-analysis · Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol
Effects of polyphenol in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2024Read the study →