Relationships between Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Diet Composition, Dietary Patterns and Eating Behaviors
Oboza P, Ogarek N, Wójtowicz M, Rhaiem TB
Published in Nutrients
Methodology
Narrative/systematic literature review of studies to January 2024 on diet composition, dietary patterns and eating behaviors in relation to PMS occurrence and severity.
Key Findings
Lower intake of simple carbohydrates, fat, salt and alcohol and higher intake of foods rich in B vitamins, vitamin D, zinc, calcium and omega-3 were associated with less severe PMS, including fluid-retention symptoms.
Conclusions
Dietary pattern quality is associated with PMS severity, but causal supplementation evidence is weaker.
Limitations
Largely observational studies; confounding by overall lifestyle.
Supplements Studied
Studies published so far showed that low intake of simple carbohydrates, fats, salt, and alcohol, and high of fresh, unprocessed foods rich in B vitamins, vitamin D, zinc, calcium, and omega-3 fat
Studies published so far showed that low intake of simple carbohydrates, fats, salt, and alcohol, and high of fresh, unprocessed foods rich in B vitamins, vitamin D, zinc, calcium, and omega-3 fat
Studies published so far showed that low intake of simple carbohydrates, fats, salt, and alcohol, and high of fresh, unprocessed foods rich in B vitamins, vitamin D, zinc, calcium, and omega-3 fat
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Funding
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