seeing some discussion about air purifiers so thought i’d share my take, especially since the pcos-metabolic link makes us a bit more vulnerable to certain environmental factors. for me, the focus isn’t just allergens.
it’s the chronic low-grade inflammation and endocrine disruption that poor indoor air quality can contribute to. things like vocs (volatile organic compounds) from cleaning products, furniture, or plastics are known endocrine disruptors.
inflammation is also a huge driver for insulin resistance, which we know is the engine for a lot of pcos. so when people ask if they help, my