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Is there any special nutritional support for ovarian cysts?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Ovarian cysts: Nope, it would be nice if there was. Unless you consume a diet high in phyto-estrogens (for example), your diet will not affect ovarian function at all. Even if you do consume plant Estrogens and the like, it will affect your cycle in an unpredicatble way, not as 'support.'.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Healthy diet: There is a lot of dietary advice for ovarian cysts, though I have found little research to support it. Common advice is to avoid sugar and simple carbs, emphasize fruits & vegies, esp. Dark leafy greens, & minimize meats & dairy, esp. If not organic (to avoid hormones & antibiotics in meats). Some advise an alkaline diet & foods rich in phytoestrogens. See my comments for more information & links:.

Answered 7/3/2012

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

If PCOS...: It is a part of metabolic syndrome usually. Woen with pcos need to adhere to a low glycemic lifestyle, not only to improve this situation, but the other issues, high blood pressure. Dyslipidemia, diabetes, thaat can be around the bend! proper nutritional support is essential.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Yes: Ovarian cysts are due to excess Insulin and iodine deficiency. So taking nutrients that help control Insulin including chromium, cinnamon, thiamine and such are helpful plus additional iodine.

Answered 6/25/2014

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