Dietitian Course: PCOS Updates: Superfoods and Supplements

PCOS UPDATES: SUPERFOODS AND SUPPLEMENTS

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. This syndrome can affect a women’s physical, metabolic and emotional health. Commonly diagnosed after women have experienced infertility, PCOS is also associated with increased risk of diabetes as well as cardiovascular disease. After conception, women with PCOS have increased risk of gestational diabetes. Insulin resistance is a key feature of PCOS which can contribute to irregular menstrual cycles, central adiposity and excess androgen production. A healthy diet and lifestyle have been recognized as the core of non-pharmacological treatment of PCOS. In this course we will review current evidence supporting specific nutrition recommendations and highlight certain foods which have been shown to improve metabolic health. Furthermore, we will discuss dietary supplements that have been found to improve metabolic and reproductive health in those with PCOS. Also we will review free educational resources that are available to use when working with women with PCOS.

Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:

Explain symptoms, diagnostic criteria and lab tests used to assess Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) as well as common health complications associated with this endocrine disorder.

Discuss nutrition interventions and eating patterns that have been shown to decrease weight, improve insulin sensitivity, decrease markers of inflammation and regulate menstrual cycles.

Describe dietary supplements that may compliment or substitute medicine in setting of medication intolerance.

Identify dietary supplements which may improve insulin sensitivity, restore menstrual cycles and improve lipid profiles.

Live Webinar Date: Mar 25, 2025 (04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Eastern Time) (US and Canada)

Expiration Date: Mar 07, 2026

Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 6.2.3, 8.1.5, 10.4.4

Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, CDCESs

Number of Credits: 1.0

Level(s): 1, 2

Total Cost: 1 Site Credit

About the Presenter: Lauren Talbert, RD, LDN, CDCES

Lauren Talbert, RD, LDN, CDCES, is a registered dietitian and diabetes educator. Lauren has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in both dietetics and food and nutritional science from the University of Vermont. She completed her dietetic internship at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Lauren has been working at Women and Infants Hospital in Providence, RI since 2006. Lauren now works in Endocrinology within the Department of Medicine within Women & Infants Hospital. Lauren specializes in women’s health specifically women with diabetes, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and pregnant women. Lauren has been most recognized for her presentations internationally and nationally to a wide variety of audiences including medical professionals as well as the community on various health related topics.