Table 1.

Effects of different dietary types on the development of PCOS.

Dietary Type	Nutrient Distribution	Influence	Ref.
High-GI 1	High in carbohydrate, low in protein, and low in fat	Increases insulin resistance, worsens blood sugar control, and increases risk of cardiovascular disease	[97,98,99]
Low-GI	Low in carbohydrates, high in protein, low in fat	Improves insulin sensitivity, improves blood sugar control, aids in weight loss	[100,101,102]
Mediterranean-style	Low in saturated fatty acids, high in monounsaturated fatty acids, high in fiber; low-GI foods	Improves insulin sensitivity, reduces risk of cardiovascular disease	[103,104]
High-protein	High in protein, low in carbohydrates, low in fat	Improves insulin sensitivity, aids in weight loss	[94,105]
Low-calorie	Low total energy intake	Improves blood sugar control, promotes weight loss	[106,107,108]
Saturated fatty acids	High in saturated fatty acids	Increases risk of cardiovascular disease	[109,110,111]
High-fiber	High in fiber; low-GI foods	Improves metabolic control, reduces risk of cardiovascular disease	[112,113,114]

¹ glycemic index, GI.