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Women with PCOS frequently exhibit deficiencies in various vitamins and minerals, which are closely associated with the syndrome\u2019s characteristic insulin resistance (IR) and endocrine disturbances. Consequently, nutritional supplementation may provide significant adjunctive benefits to conventional therapies. Accumulating evidence indicates that specific vitamins (e.g., E, K, D, B-8, B-9, B-12), minerals (e.g., selenium, chromium, zinc, calcium, magnesium), and other bioactive compounds (e.g., melatonin,\n                    <jats:italic>\u03c9<\/jats:italic>\n                    -3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, coenzyme Q10, N-acetylcysteine) can ameliorate core PCOS manifestations. Their potential mechanisms involve regulating glucose and lipid metabolism, correcting hormonal imbalances, attenuating oxidative stress and chronic inflammation, and beneficially modulating gut microbiota composition. 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