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title: Does food affect mood and PMS symptoms? | Niyora
description: Certain nutrients and active substances in food are thought to affect mood and may influence PMS symptoms, though the evidence is still being explored.
url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/food-and-mood-2000/
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Review, 2000

# Does food affect mood and PMS symptoms?

Certain nutrients and active substances in food are thought to affect mood and may influence PMS symptoms, though the evidence is still being explored.

 Early or limited evidence

Not a study of specific people; a literature review article

## What they did

This is a literature review article exploring evidence about links between food and mood, including effects on PMS.

## What they found

Specific nutrients and food components are thought to have direct impact on mood. The article covers PMS, chocolate craving, mood swings, and how eating relates to moods like fear, happiness, and anxiety.

## What it means for you

Food may affect mood and PMS, but this review does not provide specific numbers or evidence from studies. It identifies areas where food and mood may be linked but does not give clear recommendations about which foods help.

## About the study

Original title Food and mood Authors Ottley C Journal Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987) Year 2000 Study design Review What was tested Food and nutrients Read the paper [doi.org/10.7748/mhp2000.12.4.4.32.c1684](https://doi.org/10.7748/mhp2000.12.4.4.32.c1684)

## Topics

[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Diet and nutrition](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diet/)

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