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If you’ve been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), chances are you’ve come across a lot of advice about what you should and shouldn’t eat. Among the most common suggestions floating around online and in support groups is the idea that women with PCOS should completely avoid gluten and dairy. Some say these foods cause inflammation, worsen insulin resistance, and make symptoms like acne, bloating, or irregular cycles harder to manage. Others argue that gluten and dairy aren’t the enemy and that cutting them out isn’t necessary for everyone.
