Date of Graduation
5-2026
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Department
Biological Sciences
Advisor/Mentor
Dr. Jamie Baum
Committee Member
Dr. Andrew Alverson
Second Committee Member
Dr. Jeremy Beaulieu
Third Committee Member
Dr. Kathleen Paul
Abstract
The objective of this study is to determine whether adherence to a high protein diet over a sixteen-week period leads to improvements in sleep quality and mood in women with PCOS. It is hypothesized that individuals following the high protein diet will demonstrate significantly better sleep quality and more favorable mood profiles compared to individuals not following the high protein diet. By targeting insulin resistance and dietary carbohydrate intake, this intervention may influence multiple pathways involved in PCOS symptomatology, including hormonal regulation, metabolic function, sleep physiology, and psychological wellbeing.
Keywords
PCOS, protein, sleep, mood, diet
Citation
Hiegel, L. G. (2026). The Impacts of High Protein Diet on Sleep and Mood in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Biological Sciences Undergraduate Honors Theses Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/biscuht/145
