Dear Trisha,

Thank you for contacting the Insulite PCOS Support Blog.

Unfortunately I don’t have much experience using d-pinitol with my patients. Has she had her hormone levels tested? Hair growth should resume once the hormones are in balance. However, I have to say that this is difficult to see early on, it requires some patience and perhaps it is the last symptom we see improving with some women while on the Insulite PCOS System.

The key is to get the hormone levels balanced with diet and exercise and nutrient supplementation. So, the long-winded answer is YES the hair should start growing back but it will take some time. Be sure to rule out other causes of hair loss besides PCOS, such as medications and hypothyroidism (low thyroid function).

Glucophage (Metformin) acts as an anti-hyperglycemic; it reduces glucose thereby reducing insulin levels. It is prescribed to women with PCOS because the condition is caused by insulin resistance.

Some women with PCOS respond well to Glucophage in terms of losing weight and regulating their menses, but we hear from many women for whom this medication is ineffective.

Our view on the pharmaceutical treatment of PCOS is that there is no one drug on the market that will change your condition. The only way to reverse the disorder is to reduce elevations in insulin, which directly affect testosterone and other hormonal changes that are responsible for causing PCOS.

The Insulite PCOS System was created to address the cause of PCOS. With those on Glucophage, we cannot say that we have noticed dramatic results in weight loss, hair loss, acne or other symptoms related to PCOS.

One final note, stress can have negative effects on our entire body, including causing hair loss. If she is feeling overly stressed, I recommend finding stress relieving exercises like yoga, deep breathing, meditation, Tai Chi or even getting counseling.

I hope this information answers your questions. Please don’t hesitate to contact us again with any further questions or concerns.

Best wishes,

Dr. Nicole Kellum, ND
Insulite Laboratories Consulting & Advisory teams

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Dear Jillian,

Thank you for contacting Insulite’s PCOS Support Blog.

We do suggest limiting fruit intake for people who have insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, or diabetes (insulin resistance is the underlying cause of PCOS). Reason being, people with blood sugar problems simply cannot handle carbohydrates as well as people without blood sugar regulation issues. A general guideline would be to have no more than 1-2 pieces of fruit per day. People with outright diabetes might need to be stricter. These fruits are higher in carbs and should be avoided: bananas, grapes, mangoes, and papaya. If you are unable to control your blood sugar, then you can reduce your fruit intake more.

Some people could be concerned that without fruit you could be missing out on certain nutrients, but nutrients found in fruits are also present in vegetables.

I hope this information helps.

Best wishes,

Dr. Nicole Kellum, ND

Insulite Laboratories Consulting & Advisory teams

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this email
and the Insulite Labs website is for the sole purpose
of being informative. This information is not and
should not be used or relied upon as medical advice.
Always seek the advice of your physician, nurse or
other qualified health care provider before you
undergo any treatment, take any medication,
supplements or other nutritional support, or for
answers to any questions you may have regarding a
medical condition.