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Protein powders for women
Hi, these days there are plenty of protein powders available in the market claiming to be designed for the needs of women, addressing PCOS (Inositol), improved gut health, metabolism, hair and skin. But if I flip the pack to see ingredients, they tell a different story.
Is there any Protein powder that really support these many needs of women with minimal to no side-effects?
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-It is important to read the nutrition label carefully - choose powders with a short ingredient list, a clear protein source (such as whey isolate, pea, or hemp), minimal or no added sugars, and without artificial colors or preservatives.
-For PCOS, diet and lifestyle changes are far more impactful than relying on just supplements. A balanced diet rich in whole grains, lean proteins, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables, combined with regular exercise, helps manage symptoms, improve insulin sensitivity, and support overall health.
-Protein powders can be a convenient addition if you struggle to meet protein needs, but are not a necessity.
-Homemade protein powders are a safe option—blend roasted nuts or makhana, seeds (like pumpkin, sunflower, flax), and pulses for a preservative-free, customizable mix. You can add 1 tsp of cocoa powder for that flavor as well.
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Selection of supplement should be done after a detailed discussion on personalized diet counselling. This will help in selecting the right products to achieve the desired results
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Hii a protein is protein specially women specially men is all marketing gimmicks. Only protein powder can't fix the pcos problem or boost any metabolism. Its the false claim. If you have gut or hormonal issues you can contact for home-based remedies to naturally cure that.
Protein suppliment you can add in the diet to meet your daily protein requirement along with physical activity.
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Great question! You don't need a protein powder, unless you are training moderately. If you really need one, you can try a whey protein or plant based protein.
Check out my blog for reviews of these products
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Ms. Moumita Dutta
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10 yrs exp
Kolkata
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Protein powder is helpful if you’re not getting enough protein from food - it can help with weight management, muscle tone and hormonal balance
Added Myo - Inositol: this is evidence -based for PCOD- if improves insulin sensitivity, menstrual regularity and ovulation
Added probiotics and digestive enzymes are plus -they help gut health and reduce bloating
Good ingredients to look for
Plant based protein
Gentle on gut
Myo -inositol
Biotin, zinc , selenium-for hair and skin
Probiotics and digestive enzymes- for gut health
No added sugar do artificial flavours- better PCOD
✅. Popular Brands For Women
Oziva protein and herbs for women
Well-being nutrition-Daily greens or PCOD protein
Pro 360 PCOS protein
Gynoveda PCOS protein
These options are popular in India and safe if used within daily protein needs
✅ quick pro tip for hair and skin
Pair of protein with healthy fats -nuts and seeds and add omega -3 for PCOD and skin
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Better to discuss over consultation how to add them and use them
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Ms. Ridhima Dhingra
Dietitian/Nutritionist
22 yrs exp
Bangalore
If you eat well then it’s possible to get your protein needs met through natural foods ,you can increase protein content of regular food by adding hemp seeds , peanut butter ( without sugar or any sweetener ) , sattu, mixed nuts and seeds .
For commercial preparations there could be some better than others but they all are commercial preparations there could be batch differences too , so read the label carefully before choosing .
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Ms. Swati B. Patel
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32 yrs exp
Vadodara
Hi
Do u really need it
Include proteins thru food
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
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Bhubaneswar
Good morning please connect through practo app.
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