--- title: Is low calcium linked to worse PMS symptoms? | Niyora description: Low calcium was linked to worse PMS symptoms, but the connection was weak. The study was small and from one school, so we cannot be sure this applies to all g url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/correlation-between-calcium-intake-and-severity-of-premenstrual-syndrome-in-2026/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Is low calcium linked to worse PMS symptoms? Survey study, 2026 # Is low calcium linked to worse PMS symptoms? Low calcium was linked to worse PMS symptoms, but the connection was weak. The study was small and from one school, so we cannot be sure this applies to all girls. Early or limited evidence 85 female high school boarding students in Bogor, Indonesia ## What they did 85 female high school boarding students kept a food record for three days and completed a questionnaire about PMS symptoms. ## What they found Average calcium intake was 121±63 mg/day and average PMS score was 26±7.7. Low calcium intake was linked to more severe PMS symptoms. ## What it means for you Low calcium might be connected to worse PMS in boarding school girls, but the link is weak. The study only measured diet once, so it cannot show whether eating more calcium would actually help. Results were only from one boarding school, so we cannot know if they apply to all girls. 85 students 121 mg/day average calcium intake 26 average PMS score ## About the study Original title Correlation between calcium intake and severity of premenstrual syndrome in female students in boarding high schools Authors Syaleisha Yasmine Razi, Yudi Feriandi, Yafma Femin Helta Heriady et al. Journal AcTion Aceh Nutrition Journal Year 2026 Study design Survey study Participants 85 What was tested None - observational study Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.30867/action.v11i3.3168](https://doi.org/10.30867/action.v11i3.3168) Original abstract Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a multifactorial condition that occurs during the luteal phase and affects the daily activities of women of reproductive age. Calcium plays a role in PMS symptom severity, but its intake among adolescents, particularly boarding school students with limited dietary diversity, is often below the recommended RDA. This study aimed to identify the relationship between calcium intake and PMS symptom severity among female students at a boarding high school in Bogor during the 2025/2026 academic year. A quantitative observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted among 85 respondents selected using the Proportionate Random Sampling method. Calcium intake data were collected using 3×24-Hour Estimated Food Records, and PMS symptom severity was measured using the Shortened Premenstrual Assessment Form (SPAF). The average calcium intake of respondents was 121±63 mg/day, and the average PMS score was 26±7.7. Spearman correlation analysis showed a significant relationship (p=0.04), negative correlation (r=–0.21), and weak correlation strength (CI: -0.413 to 0.005) between low calcium intake and increased PMS symptom severity. In conclusion, these findings support the association between low calcium intake and increased PMS symptom severity, highlighting the importance of adequate calcium intake among adolescents, especially those living in boarding school environments. Reproduced under CC-BY-SA. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Irritability and anger](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-irritability-anger/)[Calcium](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-calcium/)[Relationships and partners](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-relationships/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Survey study, 2025 What psychological and personal factors predict which university students will develop premenstrual syndrome? Survey study, 2025 Are violent tendencies linked to premenstrual symptoms? Survey study, 2023 How common are PMS and PMDD among college girls, and what are their symptoms? Study, 2026 What are premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Survey study, 2022 Is premenstrual syndrome related to aggression in adolescent girls? Survey study, 2021 Does physical activity or age at first period affect how much PMS a teenage girl experiences? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗