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Most discussions center around the role that insulin resistance or hormonal imbalance plays in PCOS, but if you or someone you know struggles with PCOS, then you’ve likely already tried a variety of strategies to manage it. While there are several natural strategies out there that address the root cause, one that is often overlooked is the connection between PCOS and gut health. This episode dives into how your gut microbiome functions and some of the resulting ailments that are caused by an imbalance in this intestinal flora, including inflammation, insulin resistance, changes in sex hormones, gut-brain access, changes in mental health, and more. Dr. Malhotra also shares an outline of the 5R protocol that they use at the Anchor Wellness Center, which addresses the critical path of healing the gut. To hear more about this holistic and highly effective strategy, listen in today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introducing today's topic and a quick recap on PCOS and its symptoms.
• The relationship between gut microbiome dysbiosis and insulin resistance.
• Some studies on the relationship between insulin resistance and intestinal flora.
• The role that gut health plays in mental health.
• How stress damages your stomach lining.
• Discussing gut microbiome imbalances leading to leaky gut, obesity, and more.
• Hear about certain gut bacteria and how they affect PCOS.
• What we do in our practice to heal the gut, known as the 5R protocol.
• Diving into the 5 R's: remove, replace, repopulate, repair, and rebalance!
• The importance of rebalancing your body gradually and holistically. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

'Role of gut microbiota in the deveolpment of insulin resistance and the mechanism underlying polycystic ovary syndrome: A review'

Dr. Minni Malhotra Email

Anchor Wellness Center

The Institute of Functional Medicine