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Originally Posted by Mya  i am 100% comfortable and would appreciate any imput ... i am 28yrs old and yes overweight .. 206lbs ... i just had a baby (yeah for clomid) 8weeks ago ... i have no health problems beside PCOS (only symptoms are weight and hairy) .. although i have not had my blood work done in years ... i did pass the sugar test while pregnant ....currently i am taking a prenatal and 1200-1800mgs cinnamon(just started a week ago) ..... anything else you need to know?
so i should add chromium and d3? |
First off before I recommend anything I just want to inform you that I am not a medical doctor nor a medical professional of any kind. I'm just a 24 year old college student with too much time on her hands.
However, I have done a lot of research on supplements and would not reccomend anyone take something that I myself have not tried.
I can only really give advice based on my own experiences with my PCOS and weight loss combined with what I know about nutretion. I used to weigh 220 pounds, with trouble loosing weight, missing my periods, hair in strange places, elevated androgen levels, terrible trigyclerides, the whole nine yards. I was diagnosed at 19. Long story short, I discovered an eating plan that has helped me loose weight (low carbing, dropped 35 pounds) and get more interested in nutrition in general. As a result of my diet, excerise, and (I believe, my supplements), I no longer show any symptoms of PCOS.
Disclaimer and life story aside, let's begin!
First thing, since you haven't had one in awhile, I suggest you have a full blood panel. Make sure there aren't any inconsistanies or worrisome abnormalies that need to be corrected medically with perscription drugs first. (i.e. hypothyroid that could sabotague any weight-loss efforts you may attempt.)
Second off, since you are not currently pregnant, and want to loose weight (I'm guessing ;-)), here are the main supplements I advise:
1. Cinnamon- 2 grams (4 of a 500mg capsule) It's good that you're taking this. Keep it up.
2. Chromium
Polycolinate - regulates blood sugars (only helps- eliminating sugars and starches from your diet works even better in combination with this supplement). I would suggest 200-600mcg a day. GTF Chromium is a good brand, but any Chromium polycolinate will do. Make sure that it's
polycolinate and NOT picolinate. The latter is worthless.
3. Magnesium- 200mg-600mg. Good for bone health, neurological function, and weightloss. Most people do not get enough in their diet.
4.Vitamin D3- Oh wow. Where do I start? This is a wonder vitamin. If you add anything at all, at least add vitamin D to your daily regimen. It not only is good for bone health, but deficency of this vitamin has been linked to depression, weight gain (or difficulty loosing weight), infertility, and certain cancers. Sitting out in the sun for a few minutes will NOT generate enough D for optimal levels. (Especially if you are dark-skinned, or live in the far north). Your body can easily go through 2,000-3,000 IUs per day. I suggest starting at 2,000 IU a day, working your way up to 10,000 IU a day. Make sure it is the vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol).
And also, a good multivitamin (at least when you are done with your pre-natal one). And by good, I don't mean Centrum or Walgreens brand. GNC have good ones, and I personally order mine from a specific website which I won't plug here unless you want me to.
Last, but certainly not least, I highly encourage you too supplement your diet with Omega-3 fatty acids. While eating fish is good, it is difficult to consume enough to really notice a benefit. I suggest taking 2-3 grams of either cod liver oil or krill oil. Krill oil is expensive, but high-quality. Cod liver oil is an excellent source of not only Vitamin D, but natural Vitamin A as well. I take both.
I hope this all helps. I'll post more if I think of it.
Take care,
Lyndsey
what do you think of this combo 
