Finally, science-backed PCOS support available in South Africa

Developed by one of SA's top dieticians based on years of PCOS research

You're not imagining it. And you're not alone.

Roughly 1 in 5 South African women live with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. That's millions of women dealing with irregular periods, stubborn weight gain, insulin resistance, acne and thinning hair, often without a clear diagnosis or real support.

If you've been told to "just lose weight," you know how frustrating that is. PCOS makes weight loss harder at a hormonal level. Your body processes insulin differently, stores fat more readily and resists the usual approaches that work for everyone else. It's not a willpower problem. It never was.

Many women go years before getting a proper diagnosis. Others get the diagnosis but little guidance on what to actually do about it. You end up Googling at midnight, reading conflicting advice and feeling like nobody quite understands what you're going through.

The reality is that PCOS is a metabolic and hormonal condition. Managing it properly means addressing the root causes: insulin signalling, ovarian function and inflammation. That's exactly what the Pcositol range was designed to do.

What Pcositol actually does (and why the ratio matters)

Pcositol combines two forms of inositol: myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol, in a specific 40:1 ratio. This isn't a random formula. It mirrors the ratio found naturally in your body and it's the same ratio used in clinical research involving over 3,000 women with PCOS.

Published research shows this combination supports three things that matter most with PCOS:

• Insulin sensitivity: Inositol acts as a secondary messenger in insulin signalling. A 2016 study in the European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences found that the 40:1 ratio significantly improved insulin resistance markers over 6 months.
• Regular ovulation: Research published in Gynecological Endocrinology showed that women taking myo-inositol had restored ovulatory cycles at significantly higher rates compared to placebo groups.
• Hormonal balance: Multiple trials report reductions in testosterone levels and improvements in acne and hirsutism scores when using the combined inositol approach.

The key difference is consistency. Inositol isn't something you feel overnight. Most women in the clinical trials noticed meaningful changes after 3 to 6 months of daily use: more regular cycles, reduced cravings, gradual improvements in skin and energy levels.

This isn't a trend supplement. It's a researched approach to a condition that affects your daily life. Pcositol was formulated by one of South Africa's leading dieticians who has spent years working specifically with PCOS patients. Until recently, South African women had to import inositol supplements or settle for under-dosed alternatives. That's no longer the case.

The Full PCOS Support Range

Every product in this range targets a specific aspect of PCOS management. Many women use Pcositol as their foundation and add support products based on their individual symptoms. PCOS shows up differently for everyone, so your protocol should too.

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Ready to start managing your PCOS properly?

Shop the full range online at onelife.co.za with delivery across South Africa, or visit us in store for personalised advice.