Generic TDEE calculators don't account for insulin resistance, PCOS-driven inflammation, or your hormonal profile. This one does. Enter your details and get macros built for your specific PCOS type.
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PCOS isn't a simple hormonal issue — it affects how your body processes every macronutrient. Generic macro calculators assume normal insulin sensitivity and average metabolic function. That assumption is wrong for most women with PCOS.
Up to 70% of women with PCOS have some degree of insulin resistance. When cells resist insulin, your body produces more of it — driving fat storage, cravings, and energy crashes. Lower-carb macros reduce this insulin burden without the extreme restriction that spikes cortisol and worsens adrenal PCOS.
Protein has a lower insulin response than carbs and helps preserve lean mass — critical for women with PCOS because more muscle directly improves insulin sensitivity. PCOS macro recommendations typically target 1.6–2.0g per kg of bodyweight, higher than standard guidelines.
Inflammatory PCOS drives systemic inflammation that interferes with leptin (the fullness hormone) and ghrelin (hunger hormone) signaling. Higher fiber targets and anti-inflammatory fats help dampen this response and restore normal hunger regulation over time.
Adrenal PCOS is driven by elevated DHEA-S (adrenal androgen), not insulin resistance. Aggressive carb restriction in adrenal PCOS can increase cortisol — the opposite of what you want. Moderate carb targets with high protein work better for this subtype.
This calculator applies different macro ratios depending on your PCOS type. Here's the logic behind each one:
| PCOS Type | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insulin Resistant | 30% | 30% | 40% | 30g | Lower carb reduces insulin burden. High protein preserves muscle and improves insulin signaling. |
| Inflammatory | 28% | 35% | 37% | 35g | Higher fiber target (35g) supports gut health and reduces systemic inflammation. Anti-inflammatory fat profile emphasized. |
| Adrenal | 25% | 42% | 33% | 28g | Moderate carbs prevent cortisol spikes from low-carb stress. Protein adequate but not aggressive. |
| Post-Pill | 28% | 38% | 34% | 28g | Balanced approach while hormones reregulate. Emphasis on nutrient density over restriction. |
| Mixed / Unknown | 28% | 34% | 38% | 28g | Balanced defaults suitable for most PCOS presentations, biased slightly toward insulin-resistant profile (most common). |
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