It inhibits a condition known
as hypothalamic amenorrhea for women, which lead to unstable levels of hormones and cause increased body fat and reduced bone density.
Not exact matches
So when women don't get enough calories or carbs,
as with many low carb diet plans, they can sometimes develop
hypothalamic amenorrhea.
For women with hormonal problems such
as PCOS (read here to start figuring out if you have PCOS) and
Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (read here to figure out if you have HA), this is unfortunately the case.
On the other hand,
hypothalamic amenorrhea is typically understood
as a condition of scarcity.
- Other symptoms of hypothyroidism, which often accompanies
hypothalamic amenorrhea, such
as brittle hair and nails