Now this is a question I know many with PCOS would love to be answered with an empathic ‘YES!’. But could it actually be true?
But how could chocolate actually help?
It is critical for a woman with polycystic ovaries to address higher-than-ideal levels of inflammation, as inflammation is a common finding in PCOS. Inflammation aggravates insulin resistance; increases the diseases folks with PCOS are more likely to suffer, like diabetes and cancer; it can cause increased pain, tiredness, brain fog, and so much more.
A recent study by Rodriguez-Ramiro et al. (1) examined the anti-inflammatory effects of cocoa. They found that “cocoa polyphenols suppress inflammation-related colon (cancer) and could be promising in the dietary prevention of intestinal inflammation”.
How is this related to PCOS?
Inflammation, gut inflammation and cancer often occur hand in hand.
A little bit of chocolate – preferably organic and dark – could actually help to reduce your symptoms of polycystic ovaries. Combine it with other anti-inflammatory foods, such as berries, and you may even save your life!
Take your lovely, melt-in-your-mouth piece of chocolate. Clear your calendar. Relax. Take your time. Breathe in, and smell that chocolatey goodness. Feel it slowly dissolve on your tongue. Enjoy!
From PCOS to perfect health, with love,
Dr. Rebecca Harwin
The PCOS Expert
Chiropractor & Bestselling Author of
Conquer Your PCOS Naturally
www.ConquerYourPCOSNaturally.com
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