June 25, 2026 · BMC women's health · DOI: 10.1186/s12905-026-04628-3

Mediterranean diet adherence and metabolic parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a retrospective cross-sectional study

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This study aimed to evaluate adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) and its relationship with metabolic parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The findings revealed low adherence to the MD among participants, with weak correlations between MD adherence and various metabolic markers, suggesting a need for larger studies to better understand the potential benefits of the MD in improving metabolic health and inflammation in PCOS.

Kübra Yurtseven, Asena Kübra Akbaba, Çağla Pınarlı Falakacılar, Müjde Can İbanoğlu, Yaprak Engin-Üstün

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