Survey study, 2017
Can diet help with PMS symptoms?
Diet may affect PMS. High intake of tea, coffee, cola, alcohol, chocolate, and sugary snacks is linked to worse symptoms, while adequate milk and certain minerals may help.
What they did
A review examining the relationship between diet and PMS. Authors summarized what research has connected to PMS symptoms.
What they found
High consumption of tea, coffee, cola, alcohol, chocolate, and snacks with simple sugars is associated with worse PMS. Low milk consumption is linked to PMS. Dietary minerals including calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and zinc may play a role.
What it means for you
Diet likely affects PMS but this is a review summarizing other research, not original evidence. It does not specify exact amounts, which foods matter most, or whether changing diet actually improves symptoms.
5.9-76%
Prevalence range of PMS in Turkey
About the study
- Original title
- Nutritional approach in premenstrual syndrome
- Authors
- Kübra Işgın, Zehra Büyüktuncer
- Journal
- Turkish Bulletin of Hygiene and Experimental Biology
- Year
- 2017
- Study design
- Survey study
- What was tested
- Dietary approaches and nutrient intake
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.5505/turkhijyen.2017.46667
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