Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and its Link to Insulin Resistance

This chapter explores the experiences of Megan Ramos, the director of the intensive dietary management program, who discusses her struggles with weight loss, previous attempts with different diets, and the benefits of the ketogenic diet and fasting for managing her symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It delves into the causes of PCOS and its three major problems, the relationship between insulin resistance and metabolic diseases, and the role of insulin as a growth factor and nutrient sensor in the body.