India, Nov. 26 -- PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a hormonal disorder that may lead to irregular periods, excess male hormones (androgens), weight gain and small cysts on the ovaries. Diet plays a key role in PCOS management, considering women may have to make weight loss efforts and improve hormonal balance. According to a dietitian, a ketogenic or keto diet for PCOS weight loss may be ideal.

It's a strict diet that is rich in fat but low in carbohydrates. The main rule of a keto diet is to reduce carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams per day. This shift forces the body into ketosis, a condition where it burns fat for fuel instead of glucose. Essentially, this is a low-carbohydrate diet that focusses on turning fats into ketone...