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Many conditions, including PCOS, are associated with the metabolism of fatty acids. Our bodies need essential fats to regulate hormone function and strengthen cell walls. Some of the health benefits of special concern to women with PCOS include: improvement in skin, hair and nails, and regular periods. What’s more, high-quality dietary fat slows down the entry of carbohydrates to the system, thus keeping insulin levels lower, and satisfies your hunger. In fact, dietary fat is the best blood-sugar stabilizer. And stable blood-sugar means less depression, greater mental focus and improvement of PCOS symptoms.

Without sufficient quantities of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, your body cannot manufacture many important substances including ovarian and stress hormones. If you are eating a very low-fat diet you won’t be getting enough of these EFAs, and this can affect your menstrual cycle.