In this episode, Dr. Minni Malhotra tackles the most relevant issues in the world right now – COVID-19, especially as it pertains to those who suffer from PCOS. Unfortunately, PCOS puts you at higher risk for contracting COVID-19, the reasons for which Dr. Malhotra explains in this episode. The common characteristic of these contributing factors is that they all affect the immune system negatively, breaking down the body’s ability to defend itself against viruses and other harmful phenomena. Listeners will also hear about the major role of hormones, including cortisol and insulin, and how a negative cycle of inflammation develops.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Learn why PCOS makes you more vulnerable to contracting COVID-19.
• Hear how a hormonal imbalance reduces your immunity and makes you more vulnerable. 
• Why you can have a fatty liver even if you do not suffer from obesity. 
• The relationship between fat in your organs, inflammation, and metabolic imbalance. 
• How higher insulin level affects the production of certain hormones. 
• The overproduction of cortisol increases stress – which aggravates inflammation. 
• How a thyroid dysfunction suppresses your immune system. 
• The impact of a leaky gut and immune dysfunction on your body’s defense mechanisms. 

Tweetables:

“Your cortisol is a flight or fight hormone. It keeps you in constant stress and that stress actually increases inflammation.” — Dr. Minni Malhotra [0:05:30]

“The sixth reason why you could be more prone to developing COVID-19 because of polycystic ovary syndrome is your poor gut health, a leaky gut.” — Dr. Minni Malhotra [0:07:02]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Minni Malhotra on LinkedIn

Dr. Minni Malhotra Email

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