Survey study, 2023
Could gut bacteria and probiotics help with PMS and PMDD?
This review suggests gut bacteria may play a role in PMS and PMDD through effects on hormones and inflammation. However, this is not a research study, so probiotics have not been proven to help.
What they did
Literature review examining existing evidence about the role of gut bacteria in premenstrual disorders and the theoretical potential of probiotics and prebiotics as treatments.
What they found
The review identified emerging evidence that gut bacteria may influence PMS and PMDD through their effects on hormones, neurotransmitters, and inflammation. Diet, medications, and inflammation affect both gut bacteria and the occurrence of premenstrual symptoms, suggesting a connection. However, no specific clinical studies or treatment results are presented.
What it means for you
Gut bacteria may play a role in PMS and PMDD, and probiotics might be helpful, but this is a theoretical discussion, not a study testing probiotics. More research is needed to determine whether probiotics actually improve PMS symptoms.
About the study
- Original title
- New insights on the impact of gut microbiota on premenstrual disorders. Will probiotics solve this mystery?
- Authors
- Nabeh OA
- Journal
- Life sciences
- Year
- 2023
- Study design
- Survey study
- What was tested
- Theoretical discussion of probiotics, not tested
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1016/j.lfs.2023.121606
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