--- title: How common is PMS and does diet affect symptom severity? | Niyora description: The study examined these questions. Evidence discussed suggests poor diet high in sugar, salt, and fat may be linked to worse PMS, though the study's specific url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/prevalence-of-pms-and-their-impact-on-daily-diet-on-symptoms-severity-among-2026/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How common is PMS and does diet affect symptom severity? Survey study, 2026 # How common is PMS and does diet affect symptom severity? The study examined these questions. Evidence discussed suggests poor diet high in sugar, salt, and fat may be linked to worse PMS, though the study's specific results are unclear from the text provided. Early or limited evidence Female college students or adolescents ## What they did Study examining PMS prevalence and the impact of daily diet on symptom severity among college-aged females. ## What they found Discussion includes evidence that increased sugar, salt, fat, and processed foods along with poor nutrition has been associated with worse PMS symptoms. The study's specific findings are not presented in the available information. ## What it means for you Diet may influence PMS severity, but the study's specific findings, sample size, and limitations cannot be determined from the available information. ## About the study Original title Prevalence of PMS and their impact on daily diet on symptoms severity among female Authors Himanshi M. Prajapati, Proff Denesh chand Sharma, Jyoti Sharma Journal mVedra Year 2026 Study design Survey study What was tested Diet and nutrition Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.82471/aj1y8-6k889](https://doi.org/10.82471/aj1y8-6k889) Original abstract Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a prevalent menstrual disorder characterized by a range of physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms that occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and resolve with the onset of menstruation. These symptoms can vary in severity and significantly affect daily functioning, academic performance, psychological well-being, and quality of life among females of reproductive age. Emerging evidence suggests that hormonal fluctuations, neurochemical changes, and psychosocial factors play a crucial role in PMS, while lifestyle components particularly daily dietary habits may influence symptom severity. Increased consumption of sugar, salt, fat, and processed foods, along with poor nutritional status, has been associated with more severe PMS manifestations. In the current context, the prevalence of PMS appears to be rising, especially among adolescents and young adult females, including college-going populations, possibly due to academic stress, irregular eating patterns, and unhealthy dietary choices. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Menstrual cycle and mood](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-cycle-mood/)[Diet and nutrition](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diet/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/) 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, 2023 How common is PMS in female college students and does it affect quality of life? Survey study, 2019 What diet and lifestyle factors are linked to PMS in university students? Survey study, 2019 What causes severe PMS in female college students with disabilities? Survey study, 2026 What patterns of mood changes and food cravings occur during the menstrual cycle in college students? Survey study, 2025 How common are period pain and PMS in Spanish university students, and do lifestyle choices affect them? Survey study, 2025 How common is PMS among female medical students and how does it affect their quality of life? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗