PCOS Nutrition Center

05/03/2026

Challenges of GLP medications. From 2025 to 2026, 12 million people lost coverage for Zepbound and 12 million lost it for Wegovy.

https://www.npr.org/2026/04/22/nx-s1-5794613/health-insurance-wegovy-zepbound?utm_campaign=feed&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio&fbclid=PAVERFWARfLJ5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaenQuz5YzkngbCrYY3S96Zgsm7bIgDVTd0IyaObtcxzc9X-JCrEo1XSvsnxLA_aem_BCnoYkSkGinnXHfwH6Zp1w

Twelve million people lost coverage for Zepbound over the last year. The same number of people lost coverage for Wegovy, according to an analysis by GoodRx, a drug discount website.

05/02/2026

Check out tge new Costco finds! Swipe to the end for my favorite ⏩

05/02/2026

GLP-1s & PCOS: The Complete Deep Dive
The benefits, concerns, research updates, and expert perspective every woman with PCOS should know. Read it now:

The benefits, concerns, research updates, and expert perspective every woman with PCOS should know.

04/30/2026

Data of nearly 500,000 individuals taking GLP, showed nutritional deficiencies were in 12.7% of the patients within 6 months after starting a GLP and in 22.4% within 12 months of use.

Vitamin D deficiency was most common, having an incidence of 7.5 % and 13.6 % within 6 and 12 months.

Another study showed GLP-1 users had higher rates of malnutrition (38%) and severe malnutrition (17.2%).

The number of malnourished patients with deficient hemoglobin levels, a marker of low iron, was 10.3% among GLP users. Also found: an insufficient intake of dietary fiber and several key micronutrients, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, choline, and vitamins A, C, D, and E.

Check out our PCOS & GLP Nutrition Guide: https://www.pcosnutrition.com/how-to-eat-on-glp-1-medications/

04/30/2026

Please consider participating in this PCOS study if you are eligible.

What’s Involved?
Complete an online survey about your experiences using digital tools for PCOS management
Takes approximately 15-30 minutes to complete
The survey is fully online and can be completed on any device. It can be completed with predictive text (audio) and is mobile platform-friendly.

Who Can Take Part?
Adults aged 18 years or older
Have a clinical diagnosis of PCOS
Located in the UK
Use or have used any digital tools/apps/online resources/wearables related to health, wellbeing, or PCOS management

Why Take Part?

Your insights will directly contribute to improving the design and accessibility of digital health tools for the PCOS community. By sharing your experiences, you will help researchers understand what works, what doesn’t, and what people with PCOS really need.

https://pcosphd.coventry.domains/survey

04/27/2026

PCOS Supplements: when to take, how much & why. Confused about what supplements are right for you?👉take our supplement quiz for expert recommendations based on your unique needs: https://quiz.pcosnutrition.com/get-matched

04/27/2026

Upcoming PCOS webinar: Shining a Light on PCOS and Eating Disorders. Approved for 1 CEU for dietitians:

Speaker: Angela Grassi, MS, RDN, LDN

04/25/2026

[SAVE] Foods that Naturally Stimulate GLP-1 Secretion

Here’s why it’s a good idea to eat the rainbow 🌈

🍒🥦polyphenols in fruits and vegetables

🍵 catechins in green tea

☕️ polyphenols in coffee

curcumin in turmeric

🌶️capsaicin in chili peppers

🐟omega-3 fatty acids in fish

cinnamon

🫚 ginger

🥔 resistant starch

🥑 unsaturated fats

Sources:

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04/23/2026

Some good news for PCOS! NHS grant funds study on the use of weight-loss drugs for treating PCOS

Dr. Shagaf Bakour, a gynecologist and director of medical education at Aston Medical School, has won an NHS research grant to investigate the use of weight-loss drugs in the treatment of polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS).

04/22/2026

Easy Swaps for Less Toxins to Help Your PCOS 🌎

Women with PCOS may be more sensitive to environmental chemicals that can disrupt hormones. The good news? Small changes can add up.

✨Try these simple swaps:

• Store food in glass instead of plastic
• Use fragrance-free lotions & detergents
• Choose stainless steel or cast iron cookware
• Swap air fresheners for fresh air or essential oils
• Buy organic for the Dirty Dozen when possible
• Use a water filter if available
• Avoid microwaving food in plastic containers
• Choose candles labeled soy or beeswax over synthetic fragrance candles

💚 Don’t aim for perfect—aim for progress. Reducing exposure where you can is a smart way to support your hormones naturally.

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04/20/2026

[SHARE] PCOS is the #1 cause of infertility in the U.S. Learn the facts …

04/20/2026

[SHARE!] Volunteers needed for PCOS study on the experience of perimenopause and menopause! If you have PCOS and are 45 or older, please consider participating in an interview about your experiences. See info below.
https://byu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0Alvt93VLfhB0Ca