Buckwheat Fights PCOS and Insulin Resistance

Buckwheat is one of the few natural sources D-chiro-Inositol (DCI), a compound that may provide interesting health benefits for women suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and related conditions such as hirsutism or insulin resistance. In double-blind studies, women with PCOS who received DCI experienced increased insulin sensitivity, lowered testosterone levels, lowered blood pressure, and increased frequency of ovulation.

Blocking The Effects of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

The D-chiro-inositol in buckwheat may offer a powerful benefit for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition of hormonal imbalance that is common in women of reproductive age. This syndrome is generally associated with increased insulin resistance, which scientists believe results from an inability to properly utilize D-chiro-inositol.

In double-blind studies, when women with PCOS received D-chiro-inositol, they experienced an increase in insulin sensitivity, a reduction in testosterone, and an increase in ovulation frequency.

One study showed that it could also help normalize glucose levels in women with this condition.