[The LOdown] Minerals for PCOS PCOS is often talked about in terms of hormones, blood sugar, and fertility—but minerals are one of the most overlooked tools for managing symptoms and restoring balance. In this episode of the Strength in Hormones podcast, we explore how specific minerals like magnesium, chromium, zinc, selenium, and electrolytes can directly impact insulin resistance, thyroid health, adrenal function, and hormone balance. You’ll also learn about the double-edged role of iron in PCOS, why testing matters, and how to individualize your mineral needs for better energy, cycles, and metabolism. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been navigating PCOS for years, this conversation will give you practical, science-backed insight into how minerals can be the missing link in your hormone health journey.   A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 Why minerals matter for PCOS Understanding PCOS Diagnosis and Treatment The Role of Magnesium in PCOS Chromium and Insulin Resistance Zinc’s Impact on Androgenic Hormones Selenium and Thyroid Health and How This Impacts PCOS Electrolytes and Adrenal PCOS Iron: The Double-Edged Sword Testing and Individualizing Mineral Needs   Important show links 👇👇👇 Doors are open to our program Functional Thyroid Foundations now through 8/24. Learn more and enroll here: functionalfueling.com/functional-thyroid-foundations Listen to mentioned episodes: [The LOdown] Minerals for Hypothyroidism [The LOdown] The Period Issue – Is it PCOS or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea? Order Mineral Magic at  functionalfueling.com/mineral-magic use code:podcast15 Follow me on Instagram Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app