Myths vs facts: AMH and Abnehmen

Myth: AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) can predict weight loss success. Fact: AMH is a marker of ovarian reserve, not metabolism or weight loss. Some studies show that women with PCOS often have elevated AMH and may struggle with weight loss, but this is an indirect association via the syndrome, not a direct effect of AMH. There is no robust evidence that AMH itself influences calorie expenditure or fat oxidation. Consumer tests marketing AMH as a 'weight loss biomarker' are misleading. The key hormones for weight regulation are insulin, leptin, ghrelin, and thyroid hormones. AMH remains a fertility-specific marker. Caveat: In fertility contexts with concurrent overweight, AMH testing may be useful, but not for diet guidance.