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Diet advice for a pcos patient
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I am a teenage female ( with BMI: 26) recently diagnosed with PCOS. I am trying to get rid of it through diet and lifestyle modifications and haven't tried any medication yet.
My question is can I include protein powder in my diet?
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Your BMI is 26 .
You are already overweight.
Why do you want to take additional Protein supplements ?
You should try to lose weight.
For further information regarding dieting, please consult a Dietitian in your area or on Practo.
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Better to hv natural sources of protein
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Yes you can.. Have a very healthy life style
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Connect please
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
Obstetrician
16 yrs exp
Jaipur
Please consult for proper discussion
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Dr. Ummul Hasanat Tasneem
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes u can
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regular excercise
avoid junk & fatty food
include fruits in ur diet
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