Moreover, a reduction in <i>BAX</i> level was confirmed in both FF and serum of the ASX group; however, this change was not significant in the serum (p>0.05).<h4>Conclusion</h4>It seems that ASX consumption among women with PCOS improved serum and FF levels of apoptotic factors and modulated genes and protein expression of the apoptosis pathway in GCs. Here, BAX is linked to polycystic ovary syndrome.