Fact Check: Drink ghee mixed in water on the first day of your period, PCOD will not occur, doctor called the claim false

PCOD is a common problem related to women. It has a great impact on women’s digestion, weight and periods. Many times, due to this, women face difficulty in becoming mothers. Many people claim to fix it through various solutions on the internet.
In a reel on the account named thekitchenmuse76 on Instagram, it has also been told that drinking ghee mixed in water on the first day of periods prevents PCOD. Most of the women are looking for treatment to deal with this problem, hence it is important to investigate this claim. Read on to know what experts say about this.

what is the claim

In a reel on Instagram, it has been told that if you drink ghee mixed in hot water on the first day of your period, then PCOD will not occur. Since this is something that has a deep impact on health, its fact was checked.

doctor’s take

To find out the truth of the claim we Dr. Pratibha Singhal, Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Cloud Nine Hospital, Noida. Talked to. he/she has called this claim a myth. According to him/her, there is no scientific evidence for this. So, while ghee is beneficial for health when consumed in limited quantities, it does not directly affect the hormonal imbalance that causes PCOD. To prevent or manage PCOD, a balanced diet and regular exercise are required.

Why does PCOD occur?

According to doctors, PCOD is a complex hormonal disorder. This happens due to hormonal imbalance. In this, excessive production of androgen affects ovulation. At the same time, high insulin levels increase androgen production, which worsens the symptoms. Not only this, bad diet, sedentary lifestyle and stress are also contributing to this. The doctor says that even though ghee is a nutritious food, it cannot directly address these root causes.

Nutrients present in ghee

Ghee contains healthy fat and soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K). The anti-inflammatory properties present in it promote digestion and general health.
Although including ghee in a balanced diet has health benefits, ghee alone cannot regulate hormones nor prevent PCOD.

Understand the logic behind the fact

Experts said that ghee cleans the uterus, this is not true. The uterus naturally sheds its lining during menstruation. Then no food or drink can improve this process.

doctor’s advice

• Include whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, vegetables and healthy fats in your diet.
• Do regular exercise, it reduces insulin resistance.
• Learn how to manage stress.
• Hormonal therapy can be taken if needed. Provides relief from PCOD.

what was the conclusion

Fact check conducted by Sajag team revealed that The claim of drinking ghee mixed with water to prevent PCOD is false.According to the doctor, ghee is nutritious and is also a part of a healthy diet. But it is not a cure for PCOD. To manage this, attention should be paid to a balanced lifestyle, regular physical activity and doctor’s advice.