The term epigenetics refers to the influence of your environment on your genes. Today, Dr. Minni Malhotra explains how epigenetic mechanisms are involved in the development of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. She goes through the different phases of life from your intrauterine environment before your birth all the way through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood and breaks down a list of different factors that may influence your body to develop PCOS along the way. Dr. Malhotra opens up about how some of these factors influenced her own struggles with PCOS before explaining how the COPE methodology that she developed can be used to combat these epigenetic elements. To find out what factors may have influenced the development of your PCOS and how to overcome them, tune in today! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• An explanation of what epigenetics is. 
• How epigenetic mechanisms are involved in the development of PCOS. 
• Intrauterine environmental factors that may influence the development of PCOS. 
• The role of a high-carb diet in early childhood and adolescence that may lead to PCOS.
• The genetic implications of having a mother with PCOS. 
• How diet, lifestyle, and exercise can influence PCOS in adolescence.  
• The role of nutrition and other factors in PCOS as an adult.
• The challenges Dr. Malhotra faced as she grew up trying to combat PCOS. 
• How these challenges led Dr. Malhotra to develop her unique COPE methodology. 
• A breakdown of what COPE stands for and how it combats these epigenetic mechanisms that cause the development of PCOS. 
• Information on Dr. Malhotra’s upcoming Hormone Hacking Workshop. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Minni Malhotra Email

Anchor Wellness Center