S2 E 10: Berberine, NAC & Selenium: The Hidden Heroes of PCOS Support

If you’ve ever gone down the PCOS supplement rabbit hole and ended up more confused than when you started — this episode’s for you. Today we’re breaking down three science-backed supplements that actually live up to the hype: Berberine, NAC (N-acetyl-cysteine), and Selenium. In this chat, Shawna — your favorite hormone coach and former lab scientist — explains what these nutrients do inside your body (in plain English), how they support insulin, inflammation, ovulation, and thyroid health, and when they might make sense to add to your PCOS support plan. You’ll walk away feeling confident in what they are, how they work, and whether they might be a fit for you. 💌 Want more science-backed hormone support? Get Shawna’s free weekly hormone email at essentiallyher.com/email — where she shares tools, natural strategies, and deeper PCOS education right to your inbox. Want the PCOS Lab checklist mentioned in the podcast? Grab your copy here: www.essentiallyher.com/labchecklist. Just make sure to watch your inbox, it has a tendency to make its way to the spam folder.