--- title: Is eating certain foods associated with lower risk of premenstrual disorders? description: A diet high in rice, red meat, and poultry (Traditional South China Diet) was associated with lower rates of premenstrual disorders in this study. The reason url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/association-between-dietary-patterns-and-premenstrual-disorders-a-cross-2024/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Is eating certain foods associated with lower risk of premenstrual disorders? Cohort study, 2024 # Is eating certain foods associated with lower risk of premenstrual disorders? A diet high in rice, red meat, and poultry (Traditional South China Diet) was associated with lower rates of premenstrual disorders in this study. The reason for this association is unclear. Early or limited evidence 1,382 college students in China. ## What they did Cross-sectional study of 1,382 college women in China. Researchers asked about their diet using a food frequency questionnaire and assessed premenstrual symptoms using a symptom calendar. They identified three dietary patterns based on food choices and looked for associations with premenstrual disorders. ## What they found 337 (24.4%) of the women reported having premenstrual disorders. Three dietary patterns were identified: Traditional North China Diet, Traditional South China Diet, and Lacto-ovo Vegetarian Diet. The Traditional South China Diet, characterized by high consumption of rice, red meat, and poultry, was significantly associated with lower rates of both premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. ## What it means for you A diet high in rice, red meat, and poultry may help prevent premenstrual disorders. This study cannot prove the diet itself causes the protection. Women eating this diet may differ in other ways. Main limitation: cross-sectional design means we cannot establish cause and effect. 1382 College women studied 337 Women reporting premenstrual disorders (24.4%) 3 Dietary patterns identified ## About the study Original title Association between dietary patterns and premenstrual disorders: a cross-sectional analysis of 1382 college students in China Authors Shi X, Chen M, Pan Q et al. Journal Food & function Year 2024 Study design Cohort study Participants 1,382 Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1039/d3fo05782h](https://doi.org/10.1039/d3fo05782h) Original abstract Premenstrual disorders (PMDs) are common among young women and have been linked to metabolic dysfunction. Limited evidence exists regarding the associations between dietary patterns and PMDs. This cross-sectional study involved young female adults recruited from the Care of Premenstrual Emotion (COPE) cohort study in China to examine the relationship between dietary patterns and PMDs in young adulthood. PMDs were assessed using the Calendar of Premenstrual Experiences, and the consumption frequency of 12 common food groups was evaluated using a Food Frequency Questionnaire. We used principal component analysis to identify the dietary patterns and employed logistic regression to investigate the association between dietary pattern adherence and PMDs. The study included 1382 participants, of whom 337 (24.4%) reported having PMDs. Three dietary patterns were identified and named based on regional food preferences: the Traditional North China Diet (TNCD), the Traditional South China Diet (TSCD), and the Lacto-ovo Vegetarian Diet (LVD). The TSCD, characterized by high consumption of rice, red meat, and poultry, showed a significant inverse association with PMDs. This pattern held good for both premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. These findings suggest that targeted dietary modifications could serve as a localized strategy for PMDs prevention. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pmdd/)[Diet and nutrition](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-diet/)[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, 2023 What factors make some women more likely to have PMS or PMDD? 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