> >Any thoughts on the effect of paleo diet on testosterone levels in both >men > >and women? While I haven't had studies done recently, I do have slightly raised testosterone levels due to PCOS; irregular menstrual cycles are a prime problem with this particular condition. This diet regulated my cycles immediately, so it did SOMETHING in this area. Precisely what, I can't say. While my cycles are now regular, I still do have a few lil' ol' chin hairs I pluck; that's testosterone (duh). So it's still there. Dammit. Other PCOS patients notice some improvement in facial hair when they switch their diet. I know a friend of mine can see a difference since making The Switch. Then again, maybe it's extra testosterone that makes me thrive on competition. Or maybe it's what makes me cuss! :) Either way, I enjoy both competition and cussin', so no complaints! Dori Zook Denver, CO "*&*$#, &^@*!, #%(&." Ahhhhhhh..... _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com