lard or vegetable shortening

PCOS, Endometriosis · fats

lard or vegetable shortening is rated trigger for PCOS, Endometriosis in the Ovaio™ database. Vegetable shortening is typically high in unhealthy fats and can exacerbate symptoms for women with PCOS and endometriosis.

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Ovaio™ rating

Trigger — use cautionfats

Vegetable shortening is typically high in unhealthy fats and can exacerbate symptoms for women with PCOS and endometriosis.

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FAQ

Should I avoid lard or vegetable shortening with PCOS or endometriosis?

Individual responses vary. Ovaio™ flags lard or vegetable shortening as red based on curated research summaries — use it as a starting point and discuss major diet changes with your clinician.

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lard or vegetable shortening — PCOS, Endometriosis ingredient guide | Ovaio™