Chronic inflammation can stimulate the ovaries to produce higher amounts of testosterone - contributing to the symptoms of PCOS.
Research shows that all women with PCOS have higher levels of inflammation and that lowering inflammation contributes to symptom relief.
This power pack has been specifically designed to address the root causes inflammation, poorly controlled blood sugar and imbalanced hormones.
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