March is Endometriosis Awareness Month so I would like to feature a selection of interesting research updates in the Endo space over the coming weeks.
Debilitating symptoms, difficulty with diagnosis and an often-limited range of medical treatment options can contribute to frustration and, at times despair, when it comes to the management of this chronic disease. A complex condition will usually require a holistic set of tools to support day to day comfort and quality of life. It’s exciting to see the expanding and empowering role that nutrition has to offer.
It's also important to sort fact from fiction. Fad ideas, ‘miracle solutions’ and social- media-charlatans cause chaos and confusion for those trying their best to figure out the way forward.
So, what does the science tell us?
There are very promising signs for the benefit of targeted nutrition on endometriosis symptoms.
Nutrients with anti-inflammatory properties are thought to be effective in supporting endo symptoms. These include foods that contain fatty acids (especially omega 3, omega 6 and PEA), vitamins (in particular, A, B6, C, D, E) and minerals (calcium, iron, magnesium, selenium and zinc as well as antioxidants, resveratrol and lactobacilli.
This study also confirms there is not enough high-quality research in this area, and we need more robust evidence to make confident recommendations.
So what does that actually look like?
An anti-inflammatory style of eating – for example, a Mediterranean diet. That is, a diet rich in vibrantly coloured fruits and vegetables, legumes, fish, wholegrains, seeds and nuts. Stay tuned for more anti-inflammatory diet content - more coming in this space.
Reach out if you would like support in curating your own version of an anti-inflammatory style of eating.
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